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HEAT ILLNESS AND PREVENTION All managers and supervisors will implement and maintain the Heat Illness Program in their respective work areas. High heat procedures are to be followed when the temperature exceeds 95 degrees Fahrenheit. High heat procedures shall include, but are not limited to: • Effective communication by voice, observation or electronic means, • Will observe employees for alertness and signs/symptoms of heat illness often, • Reminding employees to drink water throughout the shift, • Closely supervise new employees for their first 14 days of employment, • The provisions of this procedure. Provision of Water Employees shall have access to potable drinking water. Where it is not plumbed or otherwise continuously supplied, it shall be provided in sufficient quantity at the beginning of the work shift. Access to Shade Employees must have access to shade. At or below 85 degrees Fahrenheit the employee shall have timely access to shade upon request. For temperatures at or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, one or more areas with shade shall be provided at all times while employees are present.There should be enough shade for at least 25%of employees on the shift at any one time to use. Employees suffering from heat illness or those who believe a preventative recovery period is needed shall be provided access to an area with shade that is either open to the air or provided with ventilation or cooling for a period of no less than five minutes.Such access to shade shall be permitted at all times. See definition of"Shade". Written Procedures The heat prevention program/procedures shall be in writing and shall be made available to employees. Each work site shall develop site specific procedures which shall include the minimum: • Make available at least 2 quarts of water per employee at the start of the shift.The supervisors or designated persons will monitor water containers every 30 minutes. Employees are encouraged to report to the supervisor/designated person water that is dirty or an inadequate water supply. • Supervisors will provide frequent reminders to employees to drink frequently. • Workers will be reminded every morning of the importance of frequent consumption of water throughout the shift during hot weather. • Place water containers as close as possible to the workers. • Water levels should not fall below the point that will provide adequate water for all employees during the time necessary to effect replenishment. • Disposable/single use drinking cups will be provided to employees or provisions will be made to supply employees their own cups. • Supervisors will set-up an adequate number of umbrellas, canopies or other portable devices at the start of the shift 31