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Access to Shade 1. The SSO or designee is responsible for directing how shade will be coordinated and placed when temperatures exceed 80 deg. F (26 C). • 2. Before the start of work, the location of the shade areas, the importance of taking shade breaks, recognizing the signs and symptoms of heat illness, the schedule of shade breaks, and the location of shade break locations (if not portable) will be addressed during each Tailgate Safety Meeting and site briefing. Access to shade must be allowed at all times. Note: Where required by regulation, shade breaks will be taken at a minimum rate of 10 minutes of shade for every two hour work period. As temperature increases shade breaks will increase in frequency. See the Heat Index table below for Heat Index specific Action Levels defining shade break frequency and duration. 3. The amount of shaded areas must be able to accommodate all employees taking a recovery or rest break including those employees who are on meal breaks. This doesn't mean that the shaded area(s) must provide shade to accommodate all employees on a site or working a shift at the same time. An example includes rotating routine breaks among employees. Also, additional portable shade structures can be erected on an "as -needed" basis. Employees must have enough shaded space so they can sit in a normal posture fully in the shade with enough space to allow for sitting without being in physical contact with each other. Employees who desire access to shade must not be deprived of it due to lack of space. 4. Employees who take a preventative cool -down rest; (1) shall be monitored and asked if they are experiencing symptoms of heat related illness (2) shall be encouraged to remain in the shade; (3) shall not be ordered back to work until signs or symptoms of heat illness have abated, but in no event less than 5 minutes in addition to the time needed to access the shade. If an employee exhibits signs or symptoms of heat illness while taking a preventative cool -down rest the SSO will provide appropriate support (e.g. additional hydration and/or call to Workfare) or emergency response support as needed based on symptoms. 5. Shade structures will be relocated to follow along with the crew for moving tasks. Shade structures will be placed within 50 feel of the work area, if practical. Shade structures must be no further than a short walk away (e.g. 2-3 minutes) from the work area. This consideration becomes critical as the temperature rises above 80 deg. F (26 C). 6. In situations where it is not safe or feasible to provide shade, the SSO will document in the HASP Supplement the unsafe or unfeasible conditions, and include the steps taken to provide alternative cooling measures equivalent to shade. Check Available Option )( Provide vehicle(s) with working air conditioner to all employees on recovery or rest breaks as well as employees taking onsite meal breaks on the shift at any time. Provide temporary or mobile shade structure(s) that are either ventilated or open to air movement (Secure against wind.) Building or permanent structure(s) in close proximity to the work area that provide a cooling environment either through mechanical ventilation or are open to air movement will be used for shade. (Job trailer, pavilion, manufacturing building, etc.) Monitoring of Weather 1. The SSO or designee must check the extended weather forecast in advance of the upcoming work on a weekly basis. Work schedules will be adjusted in advance, taking into consideration whether high temperatures or a heat wave is expected. Accepted weather forecasting resources include webpages such as: http://www.noaa.gov/ or http://www.weather.com/ or the OSHA Heat Safety Tool app. 2. Before work starts for the day or for the shift, the SSO will review the forecasted temperature and humidity for the work site and compare conditions against the National Weather Service Heat Index (below) to evaluate the risk level for heat illness. Determination will be made of whether or not workers will be exposed to a combination of temperature and humidity characterized as "Extreme Caution", "Danger" or "Extreme Danger" for heat illnesses. It is important to note that the temperature at which these warnings occur must be adjusted if site 101workers are working in full sunlight with no breeze. 3. Where state regulations apply a thermometer or similar on-site monitoring device will be used at the job site to monitor for sudden increases in temperature. The SSO will be responsible for obtaining a thermometer prior to the start of the project and making it readily accessible or mounting it in an area where it can easily be monitored throughout the course of the day. 3a. If the temperature exceeds 80 deg. F (26 C) shade structures will be opened and made available to workers. 3b. If the temperature equals or exceeds 95 deg F (35 C) additional preventive measures (such as those outlined in the High Heat Procedures) will be implemented. ar 9 S A NOAA's National Weather Service Heat Index Temperature (°F) 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 106 108 110 40 80 81 83 85 88 91 94 97 101 45 80 82 84 87 89 93 96 100 1 50 81 83 85 88 91 95 99 103 108 113 118 124 131 137 55 81 84 86 89 93 97 101 106 112 117 124 130 137 60 82 84 88 91 95 100 105 110 116 123 129 137 65 82 85 89 93 98 103 108 114 121 128 136 70 83 86 90 95 100 105 112 119 126 134 75 84 88 92 97 103 109 116 124 132 80 84 89 94 100 106 113 121 129 85 85 90 96 102 110 117 126 135 90 86 91 98 105 113 122 131 95 86 93 100 108 117 127 1100,87 95 103 112 121 132 Likelihood of Heat Disorders with Prolonged Exposure or strenuous Activity ❑ Cautrn ❑ Extreme Caution Q Darx,)ee, N Extreme Ganger Metrication of Template:HeatTable temperature ('C) 27 28 2930 31 32 33'.34 38 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 40 27 28 24'30 31 32 34 35 37 39 41 43 46 48 51 54 57 46 27 26 29 30 32 33 35 37 39 41 43 46 49 51 54 57 80 127 28 30 31 33 34 36 38 41 43 46 49 52 55 58 85 1128 29 30 32 34 36 38 40 43 46 48 52 55 59 60 128 29 31 33 35 37 40 42 45 48 51 55 59 Relative 68 128 30 32 34 36 39 41 44 48 51 55 59 Humidity 70 �29 31 33 35 38 40 43 47 50 54 58 M-) 78 illllly 31 34 36 39 42 46 49 53 58 80 '30 32 35 38 41 44 46 52 57 85 30 33 36 39 43 47 51 55 90 ,31 34 37 41 45 49 54 i tib I31 35 38 42 47 51 57 10011132 36 40 44 49 54 Note: The NOAA Index was devised for sites with partial shade & light wind conditions. Work conducted in direct/full sunlight (e.g. no breeze or partial shade) adds up to 15 deg. F (8 C) to the Heat Index evaluation 40