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Arcadis Heat Illness Prevention Plan (HIPP) <br />HASP Supplement <br />Procedures for High Heat Conditions and Heat Waves <br />These procedures are additional preventative measures to be implemented when the temperature is <br />> 95° F (35° C). The SSO or designee is responsible for ensuring effective observation and <br />monitoring of employees during periods of high heat by implementing one or more of the following <br />procedures: <br />1. SSO or designee will supervise 20 or fewer employees. <br />2. The “Buddy System” is mandatory. Conduct routine checks for early signs of Heat Illness. Set and <br />verify routine consumption of water & sports drinks in a 3:1 ratio. <br />When the SSO is not available, an alternate responsible person must be assigned to look for signs <br />and symptoms of heat illness. Such a designated observer will be trained and know what steps to <br />take if heat illness occurs. <br />3. Maintain regular communication between Project Manager or SSO / designee and field staff (e.g. <br />via mobile phone, radio or another effective means) for observation of early signs of heat illness. <br />4. Designate one or more employees as authorized to contact emergency medical services and <br />communicating that if no designate is identified and the SSO is unavailable that any employee can <br />call for emergency medical assistance. <br />5. Modify work schedule to avoid hottest parts of the day (e.g. start work earlier in the AM, stop work <br />for the hottest hours of the day, conduct work during the evening). <br />Additionally, tailgate Safety Meetings will include a review the high heat procedures, encourage <br />employees to drink plenty of water, and remind employees of the importance to take a preventative <br />or recovery cool-down rest when necessary. <br />Employees will be observed for alertness and signs and symptoms of heat illness at regular intervals <br />to be documented in the field book or field log. <br />The “Buddy System” must be implemented. Particular attention needs to be paid to new employees <br />or employees who have yet to acclimate to high heat conditions. Additionally, frequent <br />communication will be maintained with employees working by themselves (via cell phone or two-way <br />radio), to evaluate early warning signs and symptoms of heat illness. <br />Rev 8 13 June 2019