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WESTERN PUMP Petroleum & Lubrication Equipment Specialists and objects in the shade do not cast shadows in the area of blocked sunlight. Shade is not adequate when it does not allow the body to cool. For example, a car sitting in the sun does not provide acceptable shade to a person inside it, unless the car is running with air conditioning. The importance of taking rest breaks and recognizing the symptoms when they appear shall be addressed at tailgate meetings . • Shade shall be present when the temperature exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit. When the outdoor temperature in the work area exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit , the employer shall have and maintain one or more areas with shade at all times while employees are present that are either open to the air or provided with ventilation or cooling . The amount of shade present shall be at least enough to accommodate the number of employees on the shift at any time , so that they can sit in a normal posture fully in the shade without having to be in physical contact with each other. The shade shall be located as close as practicable to the areas where employees are working . Subject to the same specifications , the amount of shade present during meal periods shall be at least enough to accommodate the number of employees on the meal period who remain onsite . • Shade shall be available when the temperature does not exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. When the outdoor temperature in the work area does not exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit employers shall either provide shade as per subsection (d) ( 1 ) or provide timely access to shade upon an employee's request. • Employees shall be allowed and encouraged to take a cool-down rest in the shade for a period of no less than five minutes at a time when they feel the need to do so to protect themselves from overheating . Such access to shade shall be permitted at all times . Adjustments to Work Severity and Duration • In warm or hot weather, try to schedule slower paced , less physically demanding work during the hottest part of the day. You should also schedule the heaviest work activities during the cooler parts of the day (early-morning or evening) . Preventative Recovery Periods • In order to prevent heat illness it is important to allow the body to cool down . By stopping physical work activities and replacing them with rest periods the body cools down . 3235 " F" Street, San Diego , CA 92102-3315 * 619-239-9988 Fax 619-239-9925 www. westernpump . com California Contractor's License #673853 California Certified Small Business #33547