Communications between employees and supervisors will be established and maintained, so that employees can quickly contact a supervisor when necessary, by [Insert the method that will be used. Note: If cell phones are used, there must be reception.] Mandatory 10-minute break periods are required for every two hours worked. Supervisors must enforce this rule. Pre-shift meetings will occur to review procedures and to remind employees to drink water and take cool-down rests if needed. Supervisors must remind employees to rest and drink water. Employees should drink more water than usual. Convective heat will be controlled by [Insert the method that will be used. For example, decreasing air velocity and wearing clothing to cover exposed skin are helpful.] Emergency Response Procedures [Organization Name] is dedicated to providing appropriate care for all employees who report or show symptoms of heat illness. Roles and contacts: The following persons are designated to call for emergency medical services: [Responsible Persons] In an emergency, if no designated person or supervisor is available to call for emergency services, all employees are permitted to do so directly. To call emergency services, [Appropriate Directions, e.g., “Call 911”]. Employees feeling or witnessing signs of heat stress should contact [Designated Person or a Supervisor] by [Method of Contact]. [Note: If there is no reception for electronic devices, another method should be in place.] The following individuals are able to provide first aid: [Applicable Names] [Responsible Person(s)] will evaluate whether there is a language barrier at the worksite and make plans for how this will be overcome in an emergency. [Note: This is an optional best practice.] Medical facilities are located: [Medical Facilities Used and Their Locations]
Communications between employees and supervisors will be established and maintained, so that employees can quickly contact a supervisor when necessary, by [Insert the method that will be used. Note: If cell phones are used, there must be reception.] Mandatory 10-minute break periods are required for every two hours worked. Supervisors must enforce this rule. Pre-shift meetings will occur to review procedures and to remind employees to drink water and take cool-down rests if needed. Supervisors must remind employees to rest and drink water. Employees should drink more water than usual. Convective heat will be controlled by [Insert the method that will be used. For example, decreasing air velocity and wearing clothing to cover exposed skin are helpful.] Emergency Response Procedures [Organization Name] is dedicated to providing appropriate care for all employees who report or show symptoms of heat illness. Roles and contacts: The following persons are designated to call for emergency medical services: [Responsible Persons] In an emergency, if no designated person or supervisor is available to call for emergency services, all employees are permitted to do so directly. To call emergency services, [Appropriate Directions, e.g., “Call 911”]. Employees feeling or witnessing signs of heat stress should contact [Designated Person or a Supervisor] by [Method of Contact]. [Note: If there is no reception for electronic devices, another method should be in place.] The following individuals are able to provide first aid: [Applicable Names] [Responsible Person(s)] will evaluate whether there is a language barrier at the worksite and make plans for how this will be overcome in an emergency. [Note: This is an optional best practice.] Medical facilities are located: [Medical Facilities Used and Their Locations]