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Heat Illness Prevention Program 2.23 they are experiencing symptoms of a heat illness. Employees shall not be sent back to work before symptoms have ended and at a minimum at least 10 minutes of rest. 8. MONITORING AND SCHEDULING Monitoring The SS/SHSO and Field Team will continue to monitor themselves and others for signs of heat illness. The SS/SHSO will monitor when the air temperature exceeds 80°F. Throughout the summer, weather and temperature will be monitored at least two weeks ahead, and the work schedule will be planned to accommodate the expected weather. Scheduling Scheduling accommodations may include: • Working during cooler hours of the day • Working at night • Stopping work early • Rescheduling work activities • Increasing frequency of breaks In general, strenuous work activities shall be rescheduled to the coolest parts of the day. Special precautions are required for temperatures above 80°F, 95°F and heat waves. These precautions are provided in sections below. 8. ACCLIMATIZATION AND NEW EMPLOYEE PROCEDURES Roux requires employees to be acclimatized in order for them to better tolerate heat in the workplace. Acclimatization is the physical process of adapting to a different thermal environment, allowing a better toleration of heat. Acclimatization procedures require gradual exposure that gives the employee time to adjust to each level of exposure. Acclimatization is essential for new employees, but is necessary for all employees when the temperature significantly changes. Heat stress is much more likely if these procedures are not followed. The SS/SHSO is responsible for observing new employees during their first 14 days of employment in high heat areas. Re-acclimatization is necessary if employees are absent from high heat environments for a week or more or the temperature increases significantly. 9. HEAT WAVE AND EXTREME HEAT PROCEDURES Heat Wave Procedures A heat wave is defined as consistent temperatures over 80°F or if the temperature is 10' higher than the average daily temperatures in the preceding 5 days. SS/SHSO and Project Management(e.g. PP, PM)shall closely observe and monitor employees during a heat wave. The Field Teams should institute a ratio of one SS to 20 or fewer employees, a mandatory buddy system, or a 6/2021 Corporate Health and Safety Management Program I ROUX 15