Trindel Insurance Fund Trindel Insurance Fund Cal OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Regulation Presented by: Gene Herndon Trindel Insurance Fund Safety Officer

What do you need to do? Identify and recognize the workplace hazard Remediate the hazard Train employees and supervisors Include in department code of safe practices Nothing new really!

Now for the specifics of: Now for the specifics of: California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3395 Heat Illness Prevention

Where does it apply To all outdoor work places When the environmental risks exists

Other Regulations that apply Title 8 of CCR, General Industry, 3203 requiring written Injury and Illness Prevention Program Title 8 of CCR Construction,1524. requiring providing drinking water Title 8 of CCR Construction, First Aid and Emergency response

What are the environmental risk factors for heat illness? Air Temperature Relative Humidity Radiant heat from sun and other sources Conductive heat sources Air movement Workload severity and duration Protective clothing and personal protective equipment

How to determine if risk factors are present: Time of year, April – October Actual weather conditions Heat index

How to determine if risk factors are present: Significant risk sunAbove 80 degrees F working in sun shadeAbove 90 degrees F working in shade Regional and local weather reports Simple and inexpensive measuring devices

Provision of water Provide sufficient quantity at beginning of shift One quart per employee per hour for entire shift 2 gallons per employee per shift

Effective procedures for replenishment of water Replenish to allow each employee to drink one quart per hour Water must be readily accessible Water must be available at all times

Shade Blockage of direct sunlight. Unable to cast a shadow Ventilated or open to air movement Must be cooler in shade than in direct sunlight Access to shade must be permitted at all times Sufficient to accommodate 25% of crew Avoid contact with bare soil

Shade Cont. Temp. at work site forecast to be 85 F Shade present at beginning of shift Present anytime temp 90 degrees F As close as possible reachable with a 2 ½ minute walk No more than ¼ mile or 5 min. walk

Preventative Recovery Periods (PRP) To prevent heat illness For employees who believe they need a PRP to recover For employees who exhibit indications of heat illness Begin first aid for employees who exhibit indications of heat illness

Preventative recovery periods (cont.) Shall be in shade for no less than 5 minutes Water available during recovery periods Not a substitute for medical treatment

How to identify, evaluate and control environmental risk factors: Employer must develop procedures Use weather forecasts Use heat index Take into account activity and duration

How to identify, evaluate and control environmental risk factors: Use engineering – shade, cooling vests, misters, etc. Administration – shift rotation, scheduling, breaks Or combination Train employees and supervisors

Emergency preparedness Emergency medical service contact procedures Providing clear direction to location

Compliance requires: Effective training Training content that is appropriate to job requirements Written procedures for reporting and emergency response Knowledge by all supervisors and employees of heat illness prevention practices

Training – All Employees Environmental and personal risks factors Procedures for complying Importance of drinking water Acclimatization procedures

Training – Non Supervisory Heat stress reporting to supervisors Drinking water Preventive Recovery Period (PEP) Affects of caffeine and alcohol Appropriate Clothing

Training – Non Supervisory Cont. Monitoring coworkers “Buddy System Heat Stress Emergency response Communication of heat stress emergency Refresher “Tail Gate” meeting during periods of high temperature

Training - Supervisors Responsibility for implementation Response to heat stress emergency How medical services are provided Every crew must have a first-aid and CPR trained individual.

Training - Supervisors Emergency Communication with medical services Transporting employees to emergency medical services How clear & precise direction to be provided to emergency response

Include this in your department “Code of Safe Practices” Summer is upon us. Do this now!