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2.6.5 Prevention of Heat Illness In order to minimize heat illness affecting Department employees the following steps shall be taken: ■ Employees shall receive annual training on the risks of working outdoors in high heat, ■ Employees shall be reminded of heat illness and recovery periods at the tailgate meeting at the beginning of the shift, ■ Ample water and rest breaks shall be provided on all work days with the temperature exceeding 802 F. ■ Supervisors and lead personnel shall monitor workers during the shift for signs of heat illness. Affected employees shall be directed to take at least a five (5) minute break in the shade. ■ Employees newly assigned to high heat areas shall be closely observed by a supervisor or designee for the first 14 days of employment 2.6.6 Acclimatization Procedures ■ If employee has not worked outdoors in the heat in the last week, begin a program to phase in a modified work schedule outside with increasing duration and effort. ■ It usually takes 4-14 days to fully acclimatize to the outdoor temperature ■ Supervisors need to be extra vigilant with employees during this time. 2.6.7 Factors affecting tolerance to heat ■ Environment—conditions such as heat, humidity, wind, etc. ■ Personal Risk Factors—physical condition, acclimatization, hydration levels, etc. 2.6.8 Emergency Medical Services Procedures The following procedures shall be employed to ensure medical services can be provided, if needed for an emergency: ■ Upon arriving at the work site the supervisor or lead personnel are to ensure that they have the ability to identify the site, and directions to it, should emergency services be required. ■ Any employee suffering from, or suspected to be suffering from heat illness shall be moved to shade and provided water to drink. County of San Joaquin Dept of Public Works IIPP Rev 2020-01-31.docx Page 58