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Arcadis Heat Illness Prevention Plan (HIPP) <br /> HASP Supplement <br /> "Heat Wave" Procedures <br /> A "heat wave" as defined by NOAA, is a period of abnormally and uncomfortably <br /> hot and unusually humid weather." Typically, a heat wave lasts 2 or more days. A <br /> "Heat Wave" as defined for the purposes of this Standard is when temperatures <br /> are sustained above 80° F / 26° C. <br /> During a heat wave or if site conditions indicate the potential for "Extreme Caution", <br /> "Danger" or "Extreme Danger" per the NOAA Heat Index Table the following steps <br /> will be taken: <br /> Work schedules will be modified to protect workers from heat illnesses. The SSO <br /> or designee in coordination with the project team, will use their Stop Work Authority <br /> and evaluate the following actions and document the action in the daily field log <br /> 1. Modify work hours to exclude the hottest parts of the day. <br /> 2. Reschedule work or specific tasks that require strenuous exertion or Stop <br /> Work. <br /> If schedule modifications are not possible, the Heat Illness Prevention Plan will be <br /> reviewed before work resumes. At a minimum, procedures for heat illness <br /> prevention, the provisions of the high heat procedures, the weather forecast and <br /> emergency response protocols will be reviewed. <br /> Employees will be provided with additional water and rest breaks and will be <br /> observed more frequently. During work activities and rest breaks, employees will <br /> be observed for signs and symptoms of heat illness. <br /> All employees will maintain frequent communication with the SSO or designee, <br /> who will be monitoring workers for possible symptoms of heat illness. In the event <br /> of large project sites where the SSO may be unable to be near the workers (to <br /> directly observe or communicate with them), then communication via a cell phone <br /> or radio may be used for this purpose provided reception in the area is reliable. <br /> Procedure for Emergency Response <br /> Emergency procedures include recognizing the symptoms of heat related illness. A <br /> critical step also involves ensuring that effective communication is established <br /> either through voice, direct observation or electronic means such as via mobile <br /> phones or 2-way radios. In an emergency situation it is critical that employees <br /> understand the process and contact information for requesting emergency medical <br /> support. The reception coverage for the site must be evaluated and understood to <br /> ensure adequate communication is in place across the project site. During a heat <br /> wave or hot temperatures, workers will be reminded and encouraged to <br /> immediately report to the SSO any signs or symptoms of the onset of heat stress <br /> thaw ara axnarianrinn <br /> Rev 8 13 June 2019 <br />