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Heat Stress
Many people are exposed to heat on some jobs, outdoors or in hot
indoor environments. Operations involving
high air temperatures, radiant heat sources, high humidity,
direct physical contact with hot objects, or strenuous
physical activities have a high potential for causing
heat-related illness. Workplaces with these conditions may
include iron and steel foundries, nonferrous foundries,
brick-firing and ceramic plants, glass products facilities,
rubber products factories, electrical utilities (particularly
boiler rooms), bakeries, confectioneries, commercial
kitchens, laundries, food canneries, chemical plants, mining
sites, smelters, and steam tunnels.
Outdoor operations conducted in hot we ather and direct sun,
such as farm work, construction, oil and gas well
operations, asbestos removal, landscaping, emergency response
operations, and hazardous waste site activities,
also increase the risk of heat-related illness in exposed
workers.
Every year, thousands of workers become sick from occupational
heat exposure, and some even die. These
illnesses and deaths are preventable.
How do I know if it's too hot?
The temperature rises
Humidity increases
The sun gets stronger
There is no air movement
No controls are in place to reduce the impacts of equipment that
radiates heat
Protective clothing or gear is worn
Work is strenuous
Heat Index Risk Level Protective Measures
Less than 91F Lower (Caution) Basic heat safety and planning
91F to 103F Moderate Implement precautions and heighten
awareness
103F to 115F High Additiona l precauti ons to prote ct
workers
Greater than 115FVery High to Extreme Triggers even more
aggressive protective measures
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