1. External Operations Experience Update: Heat Illness Prevention Department of Energy Operating Experience Work Group September 9, 2014 Larry Stirling, Office of Analysis (AU-23) 1

2. Heat Illness Prevention What is Heat Illness? – During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn't enough to cool the body. – Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if precautions are not taken such as drinking water frequently and resting in the shade or air conditioning. – Heat illnesses range from heat rash and heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke requires immediate medical attention and can result in death. 2

3. Heat Illness Prevention Provide workers with water, rest and shade; gradually increase workloads and allow more frequent breaks for new workers or workers who have been away for a week or more to build a tolerance for working in the heat (acclimatization); modify work schedules as necessary; plan for emergencies and train workers about the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and their prevention; and monitor workers for signs of illness. 3

4. Heat Illness Prevention To prevent heat related illness and fatalities: Drink water every 15 minutes, even if you are not thirsty. Rest in the shade to cool down. Wear a hat and light-colored clothing. Learn the signs of heat illness and what to do in an emergency. Keep an eye on fellow workers. "Easy does it" on your first days of work in the heat. You need to get used to it. 4

5. Heat Illness Prevention OSHA ’ s Heat Illness Prevention Campaign Aims to raise awareness and teach workers and employers Partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service to include worker safety precautions in their Excessive Heat Watch, Warning, and Advisory Products.Excessive Heat Watch, Warning, and Advisory Products 5

6. Heat Illness Prevention Educational Resources section links to information about heat illnesses and how to prevent them. Many of these resources target vulnerable workers with limited English proficiency and/or low literacy. Educational Resources Using the Heat Index section provides guidance to employers to develop a heat illness prevention plan. Using the Heat Index Training section includes a guide/lesson plan for employers and others to use in instructing workers on heat illness. There are links to additional resources in other languages. Training 6

7. Heat Illness Prevention Online Toolkit section includes news releases, public service announcements (PSAs), drop-in articles about heat illness prevention that you can customize to share and campaign artwork. Online Toolkit Fatality Map shows locations of outdoor worker, heat-related fatalities between 2008 and 2012. It is not an exhaustive list of all worker fatalities from heat exposure.Fatality Map Educational Resources https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/edresour ces.html https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/edresour ces.html 7

8. Heat Illness Prevention Illustrated Fact Sheets Construction and Agriculture: Available in English (PDF*) and en español (PDF*)** Englishen español Oil & Gas and Construction: Available in English (PDF*) and en español (PDF*)** Englishen español Worksite Poster 8

9. Heat Illness Prevention 9 Worksite Poster Educational Poster to be used for training on heat illness symptoms and prevention. Available in English (PDF) and en espa ñ ol (PDF)Englishen espa ñ ol

10. Heat Illness Prevention Community Poster Awareness poster with heat illness prevention messages and OSHA contact information. Available in English (PDF*) and en español (PDF*)**Englishen español 10

11. Heat Illness Prevention OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Training Guide Guide to carry out heat safety training, with lesson plans (tailgate or toolbox talks). Available in English (PDF*) and en español (PDF*)Englishen español 11

12. Heat Illness Prevention Using the Heat Index: A Guide for Employers Guide to planning for heat at the workplace and taking precautions based on heat index. Available in English (PDF) and en español (PDF)Englishen español 12

13. Heat Illness Prevention Heat Stress Quick Card™ Small, double-sided card to learn what precautions to take. Available in English (PDF), en español (PDF) and in Vietnamese (PDF)Englishen españolVietnamese 13

14. Heat Illness Prevention Outreach Wallet Card Two-sided business card with message on one side and heat illness symptoms on the other. QR Code links to OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Website to access more materials. Can be kept in wallet to use in event of an emergency and great to hand out at worksites. Available in English (PDF) and en español (PDF) and NEW em português (PDF)Englishen españolem português 14

15. Heat Illness Prevention OSHA's Heat Smartphone App App calculates heat index for current location and provides guidance to prevent illness. 15

16. Heat Illness Prevention Additional Resources for Workers and Employers OSHA Fact Sheet: Protecting Workers from the Effects of Heat Fact Sheet (PDF * )Protecting Workers from the Effects of Heat Fact Sheet OSHA-NIOSH Heat Illness Info Sheet: Protecting Workers from Heat Illness (PDF * ) Protecting Workers from Heat Illness OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page: Occupational Heat Exposure Occupational Heat Exposure 16

17. Heat Illness Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself From Heat Stress (2010, April)Protecting Yourself From Heat Stress National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Workplace Safety and Health Topic: Heat StressHeat Stress Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Extreme HeatFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Extreme Heat 17

18. Heat Illness Prevention National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service Heat IndexHeat Index Cal/OSHA Webpage: California Campaign to Protect Outdoor Workers From Heat IllnessCalifornia Campaign to Protect Outdoor Workers From Heat Illness Cal/OSHA, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Webpage: Heat Illness PreventionHeat Illness Prevention 18

19. Contact Information: Larry Stirling Office of Analysis (AU-23) 202-586-2417 john.stirling@hq.doe.gov 19