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Heat Illness Prevention Program 2.23 contact should there be a change in condition or someone at the Site exhibits signs/symptoms of heat stress.These types of incidents would follow Roux's Incident Investigation and Reporting Management Program 2.12 and Roux's Injury Illness Prevention Program 2.22. 4. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT Prior to scheduled field work the project team shall ensure a hazard assessment is conducted as it relates to heat stress.This will include a determination of how much heat and exertion employees are likely to be exposed to based on the work activity. Factors which can increase heat stress can include the following: • Temperatures at the work site • Humidity • A lack of air movement or exchange • The amount of time employees spend working in the heat • The time of day work takes place • Sources of radiant heat(e.g., sunlight, fire, or hot furnace) • Work activities which produce heat (e.g., welding) • Physical contact with warm or hot objects or liquids • The clothing and PPE employees are required to wear • Physically strenuous work Results of the hazard analysis should be used to determine appropriate controls for mitigating heat stress whenever possible, for planning acclimatization and for developing work schedules which rotate workers to limit employee exposure. Typically, the Site Supervisor (SS) or Site Health and Safety Officer (SHSO) shall conduct worksite observations to assure all employees follow heat illness prevention procedures and that hazards are sufficiently controlled. However, all employees should be continuously evaluating work site conditions and be able to recognize heat stressors in order to prevent heat illnesses. 5. TRAINING All Roux employees shall be trained on the topics listed below prior to beginning work which may potentially expose workers to heat stress. Training Topics • The environmental, behavioral, and personal risk factors for heat illness, such as radiant heat sources, exertion, clothing and PPE, and use of alcohol or drugs. • Types of heat illnesses, common symptoms, and appropriate emergency response for each. • The knowledge that mild symptoms may quickly become more severe or life-threatening. • The importance of immediately reporting any signs or symptoms of heat illness to the supervisor. • The employer's responsibility to provide shade, water, access to first aid, and cool-down rests during work and the employee's freedom to exercise their rights under this standard without fear of retaliation. 6/2021 Corporate Health and Safety Management Program I ROUX 12