Safety
Heat index
A calculated apparent-temperature measure combining air temperature and relative humidity.
Hazards
- A calculated apparent-temperature measure combining air temperature and relative humidity.
Controls
- It informs screening but does not replace workload, sun, clothing, and WBGT assessment.
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
It informs screening but does not replace workload, sun, clothing, and WBGT assessment.
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Sources
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Safety Bulletins — Contract Services Administration Trust Fund