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HEAT STRESS
CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT

HEAT ILLNESS

IN OUTDOOR WORKERS

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Water
Rest
Shade
FOR ALL

Work, Worker & Outdoor

We have to protect them!

1-Effective Supervision
Ensure midday break rule is strictly followed
as directed by Ministry of Labor
Observe employees for alertness/ signs &
symptoms of heat illness
Ensure effective communication (by voice or
observation).
Track the weather on the job site [Control Room
/ TWL]
Closely supervise new employees, for the
first 14 days

2-Water
Maintain, at all times, sufficient quantities of
cool (Not Cold) potable drinking water
At least one quart (roughly 4 cups) Per
employee Per hour for the entire shift.
Water must be fit to drink / & readily
accessible!
Encourage the frequent drinking of water.
Remind workers not to wait until they are
thirsty!

3-Rest & Shade

Maintain one or more areas of shade at all
times.
Locate the shade as close as practical to the
area where employees are working, but no
further than a 2.5 min walk away.

Remember: Shaded / resting area must

not cause exposure
to another health or safety hazard

4-Worker Reminders
Remind workers to:
Drink water frequently
Rest in the shade for at least 5 minutes
or as needed
Look out for one another and
immediately report any symptoms
Importance of acclimatization
Importance of immediately reporting
signs or symptoms of heat illness to a
supervisor

5-Written Procedures
Detail how your company will:
Provide access to water & shade.
Monitor the weather.
Institute high heat procedures and address

lack of acclimatization.

Train all employees and supervisors.

Respond to heat illnesses without delay,

provide first aid and emergency services.

Provide clear and precise directions to the

worksite.

6-Monitor the Weather

TWL:
Train the SUPERVISORY LEVEL to track
the weather & work condition of the job
site by periodically using a TWL gadget.
Train Instruct supervisors on, how
weather information will be used to
modify work schedule, increase number
of water and rest breaks or cease work
early if necessary

7-Supervisor Training
Ensure all employees and supervisors

are trained to know

Different types of heat illness, common

signs and symptoms

How to monitor weather conditions
Importance of frequent consumption of

small quantities of water

Importance of proper shade & restbreaks

8-Assurance Audits
Midday Break Assurance Audits
ADCO Heat Stress management GL

implementation audits

Thermal Work Limit

1. Working Zones

2. Interventions
3. Rest-Work Schedule Minutes
4. Rehydration Schedules Hours