Safety
Heat acclimatization
A gradual physiological adaptation developed through controlled exposure to hot working conditions.
Hazards
- A gradual physiological adaptation developed through controlled exposure to hot working conditions.
Controls
- New and returning workers need staged workloads, close monitoring, water, rest, and shade.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
New and returning workers need staged workloads, close monitoring, water, rest, and shade.
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Sources
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Safety Bulletins — Contract Services Administration Trust Fund