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PEPL-HSE-02 - 07 - Heat-Stress Plan
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Document Title
Pentagen Biofuels Pvt. Ltd Heat Stress Plan
Document Ref No:
PBFPL/HSP/000/REV00 Date of Issue:
CONTENTS
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Document Title
Pentagen Biofuels Pvt. Ltd Heat Stress Plan
Document Ref No:
PBFPL/HSP/000/REV00 Date of Issue:
01: PURPOSE:
This procedure establishes safety and health guidance to prevent heat related injury to employees
working with PBFPL.
02: SCOPE:
This procedure applies to all personnel, including Subcontractors and visitors to the Project.
03: RESPONSIBILITY:
Planning the work activities in accordance with the regional/local weather condition
EMPLOYEES/WORKFORCE
Co-operate and follow all reasonable instructions in relation to heat stress and immediately notify
management, the HSE representative, HSE Manager and a designated first aid provider of any suspected
incidence of heat stress at the site.
04: DEFINITIONS:
Note: If the body's physiological processes fail to maintain a normal body temperature because
of excessive heat, a number of physical reactions can occur ranging from mild (such as fatigue,
irritability, anxiety, and decreased concentration, dexterity, or movement) to fatal. Because heat
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Document Title
Pentagen Biofuels Pvt. Ltd Heat Stress Plan
Document Ref No:
PBFPL/HSP/000/REV00 Date of Issue:
stress is one of the most common and potentially serious illnesses that construction workers
confront in areas where high temperatures are normally encountered, regular monitoring and
other preventative measures are vital.
05: INSTRUCTIONS:
5.1 GENERAL
A systematic approach shall be followed to minimize or reduce the risk of heat stress by
identifying the thermal discomfort for employees exposed to.
Ensure certified First Aider and First Aid kits must be available at site office/ work location
All of the below conditions must be reported to the medical Centre and treated as soon as
possible, medical staff will send regular communications on the subject of heat stress and inform
management of any concerns.
The contents of this procedure must be communicated and emphasized to site supervision during
training sessions and at regular safety meetings.
Ensure certified First Aider and First Aid kits must be available at site office/ work location
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Pentagen Biofuels Pvt. Ltd Heat Stress Plan
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PBFPL/HSP/000/REV00 Date of Issue:
5.3.1 SYMPTOMS
Red, hot, dry skin, although the person may have been sweating earlier; nausea; dizziness; confusion;
extremely high blood pressure, rapid respiratory and pulse rate; unconsciousness or coma.
5.3.2 ACTIONS
Casualty must be cooled down and medical aid sought immediately with the person transported to the
site medical facilities, Soak clothing and skin with cool water, use a fan to create air movement etc.
5.3.3 PREVENTION
Acclimatization, Close monitoring of workers, medical screening and instructing to drink plentiful
water.
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Pentagen Biofuels Pvt. Ltd Heat Stress Plan
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PBFPL/HSP/000/REV00 Date of Issue:
5.4.1 SYMPTOMS
Pale, clammy, moist skin, profuse perspiration and extreme weakness. Body temperature is normal,
pulse is weak and rapid, breathing is shallow. The person may have a headache, may vomit, and may be
dizzy.
5.4.2 ACTIONS
Casualty must be moved to cool place for rest and drink fluids/water.
5.4.3 PREVENTION
Acclimatization, Close monitoring of workers, and instructing to drink plentiful water to prevent
dehydration
5.5 HEAT CRAMPS.
Heat cramps are caused by perspiration that is not balanced by adequate fluid intake. Loss of salts,
Heat cramps are often the first sign of a condition that can lead to heat stroke.
5.5.1 SYMPTOMS
Acute painful spasms of voluntary muscles; e.g., abdomen and extremities.
5.5.2 ACTIONS
Casualty must take rest, drink plenty of water and eat more salty foods.
5.5.3 PREVENTION
Casualty must drink adequate water, adequate salt intake at meals but do not use salt tablets.
5.6.1 SYMPTOMS.
Mild red rash, especially in areas of the body in contact with protective gear.
5.6.2 ACTIONS
Casualty must be moved to cool place and keep skin clean and dry.
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Pentagen Biofuels Pvt. Ltd Heat Stress Plan
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PBFPL/HSP/000/REV00 Date of Issue:
5.6.3 PREVENTION
Casualty must Shower after working in hot environments and keep skin dry.
5.7.1 SYMPTOMS
Decline in performance, particularly in skilled physical work, mental tasks and those requiring
concentration.
5.7.2 ACTIONS
5.7.3 PREVENTION
The employees or work force must be acclimatized and trained.
Mist Fan (with power supply) – to circulate the mist air in the heat stress shelter.
Trash Can/Bin.
Emergency Contact Number (i.e. Telephone number of project doctor/nurse and ambulance;
safety manager, project manager, area safety supervisor/craft supervisor and telephone number
of “Emergency Response Team”.
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Pentagen Biofuels Pvt. Ltd Heat Stress Plan
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NOTE: Rest shelters shall be provided according to the number of crews working in different
locations. Crews working in different areas shall have separate rest shelter with heat stress
preventive arrangements.
Trash bin
Drinking station should be reasonably away from chemical, toilets and safe from danger of
overhead works and vehicle /equipment movement.
Telephone numbers and pictures of people responsible for the supply and delivery of iced
drinking water.
Subject to Human Rights and Privacy provisions, all workers likely to be exposed routinely to hot
working conditions should be medically fit to confirm their ability to carry out such work without risk of
harm.
This should be a comprehensive examination. conducted by a hospital upon newly arrival in PBFPL
company on the following factors:
Obesity.
Cardiovascular system,
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Thermoregulatory system
Adequate number of rest shelters shall be provided. Crew working in different locations shall
have separate rest shelter with mandatory heat stress preventive facilities.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
Keep in mind that heat-related illnesses are not only caused by high temperatures and a loss of
fluids, but also a lack of salt in the body.
Flag system shall be implemented to indicate the heat stress category. Flag colors are mentioned
above in Section 5. Flag pole must be provided to raise the flag, ensure that pole is properly
secure from bottom to avoid fall.
Drinking water provision ratio shall be 5:1 (e.g. 5 liters water for 1 person).
Quantity of water cooler jugs shall be decided according to number of manpower (as now we
have 2 water cooler jugs of 30 liters for 15 workers & reserved stock of bottled water).
Additional water cooler jugs shall be provided if manpower will increase. Same ratio shall be
followed 5:1 (5 liters water / person).
Paper cups shall be available at site for drinking water. Workers shall not drink water in used
bottles & by hands.
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Pentagen Biofuels Pvt. Ltd Heat Stress Plan
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PBFPL/HSP/000/REV00 Date of Issue:
Cooler box shall be available in rest shelter to store ice. 6 ice bags shall be provided every day in
the morning.
Avoid beverages that contain caffeine, such as tea, coffee and soda. Caffeine is a diuretic and
stimulates faster water loss through urination
Rest shelter shall be cleaned at all the times & have shade net.
Cooler packs shall be available in the rest shelter & with first aid facilities.
A three months ban on working under the direct sun between 12 pm till 3 pm for employees of
all companies.
Those employees fasting should essentially consume 2 to 4 liters of water during Sohour and
Iftaar. Recognizing the warning signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses and using preventive
and control measures can reduce the frequency and severity of heat illness while increasing our
productivity.
HSE leadership’s commitment to protecting the health and safety of all employees, including
exposure to any health hazards.
08: TRAINING:
Heat related hazard and mitigation action will also be covered in Mass tool box talk
Understand the work place hazards to which they are exposed and follow the Instructions.
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The employees not only need to protect themselves from the hazard but also protect their co-
workers.
Emergency procedures.
The risk to be assessed as per the demand of all jobs and monitored with control strategies for
hot days.
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Pentagen Biofuels Pvt. Ltd Heat Stress Plan
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PBFPL/HSP/000/REV00 Date of Issue:
Working hours will be staggered and re-schedule hot jobs to cooler times of the day.
Reduce work activity levels to reduce the amount of metabolic heat internally generated by a
worker. e.g. confined space, welding, working at height etc.
To minimize the impact of the hot summer months, banned working in direct sunlight
between 12:00 noon and 3:00PM (3 hours); this ban is applicable during the period local
site situation every year.
The site nurse/doctor should instruct workers to salt their food well, particularly while they are
acclimatizing to a hot job.
Workers with a medical condition should discuss working in the heat with their nurse/doctor.
The sufficient number of water thermos will be located near to the rest shelter. The water will be
supplied to the site in 35 liters water thermos. This water thermos will be sealed and dated. The
frequency of water distribution shall be arranged as per requirements of site areas. Drinking water
quality shall be complied with Client requirements.
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HSE Representatives
Site Supervisor
Site Foreman
First Aiders
Then the collaboration of the project medical staff (Nurse, Ambulance Driver)
Company name
PBFPL First Aider
HSE Supervisor
Project Manager
CLIENT
HSE Manager
The employees shall be instructed to wear Light & full covered clothing to allow free air
movement, sweat evaporation and to protect from radiative heat and sun burn.
Reflective clothing shall be used in a high radiant heat situation.
Ice vests and vertex cooling system shall be used in extreme hot conditions.
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