Experience Everything Compliance Network Has to Offer
Copyright 2023 J. J. Keller & Associate, Inc. For re-use options please contact copyright@jjkeller.com or call 800-558-5011.
Copyright 2023 J. J. Keller & Associate, Inc. For re-use options please contact copyright@jjkeller.com or call 800-558-5011.
NewsIndustry NewsHeat and Cold ExposureSafety & HealthGeneral Industry SafetyIn-Depth ArticleHazard CommunicationUSAEnglishFocus AreaExtreme Temperature PreparationHazCom Information and Training
California breaks down the heat!
2021-06-10T05:00:00Z
When you think about summer, you likely picture warm days, shorts and a T-shirt, and ice-cool beverages. While leisure time is always acceptable, you also need to consider what effects the annual heatwave will have on your employees — Cal/OSHA requires it!
Setting the standard
As many of you are aware, Cal/OSHA has long been a proponent of ensuring their workplace standards go above and beyond what federal OSHA requires. That’s no different when it comes to heat!
At Title 8, Section 3395, Cal/OSHA requires that training on heat illness prevention be provided to all supervisory and non-supervisory employees who work in outdoor places of employment.
Where do I start?
Prior to having employees work in the heat, train them on environmental and personal risk factors, prevention measures, heat illness signs and symptoms, as well as reporting and emergency response procedures.
Once you provide employees training on their risk factors, you might talk about how to prevent heat-related illness by recognizing signs and symptoms for example, you might cover things like:
- Fatigue
- Heat rash
- Fainting
- Heat cramps
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke
From there, you can clearly define how they can mitigate risk, while also providing them the tools they need to stay safe on the job.
What about indoors?
Cal/OSHA does not have a specific regulation governing exposure to heat indoors. However, the Agency can cite employers under the General Duty Clause when employees are overexposed to excessive heat.
NewsIndustry NewsHeat and Cold ExposureSafety & HealthGeneral Industry SafetyIn-Depth ArticleHazard CommunicationUSAEnglishFocus AreaExtreme Temperature PreparationHazCom Information and Training
California breaks down the heat!
2021-06-10T05:00:00Z
When you think about summer, you likely picture warm days, shorts and a T-shirt, and ice-cool beverages. While leisure time is always acceptable, you also need to consider what effects the annual heatwave will have on your employees — Cal/OSHA requires it!
Setting the standard
As many of you are aware, Cal/OSHA has long been a proponent of ensuring their workplace standards go above and beyond what federal OSHA requires. That’s no different when it comes to heat!
At Title 8, Section 3395, Cal/OSHA requires that training on heat illness prevention be provided to all supervisory and non-supervisory employees who work in outdoor places of employment.
Where do I start?
Prior to having employees work in the heat, train them on environmental and personal risk factors, prevention measures, heat illness signs and symptoms, as well as reporting and emergency response procedures.
Once you provide employees training on their risk factors, you might talk about how to prevent heat-related illness by recognizing signs and symptoms for example, you might cover things like:
- Fatigue
- Heat rash
- Fainting
- Heat cramps
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke
From there, you can clearly define how they can mitigate risk, while also providing them the tools they need to stay safe on the job.
What about indoors?
Cal/OSHA does not have a specific regulation governing exposure to heat indoors. However, the Agency can cite employers under the General Duty Clause when employees are overexposed to excessive heat.
Popular Industry highlights
NewsChange NoticesChange NoticeEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)EnvironmentalAir QualityFocus AreaEnglishAir ProgramsAir ProgramsUSA
2023-03-08T06:00:00Z
EPA: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Wood Preserving Area Sources Technology Review; Technical Correction for Surface Coating of Wood Building Products
RELATED NEWS
01/24/2023
NewsSafety Data SheetsIndustry NewsEnforcement and Audits - OSHASafety & HealthConstruction SafetyGeneral Industry SafetyAgriculture SafetyMaritime SafetyFocus AreaIn-Depth ArticleHazard CommunicationHazCom Written ProgramEnglishUSAOSHA Violations and PenaltiesHazCom Information and Training
Top 5 serious violations for OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z point to HazCom
05/12/2022
NewsOregonOregon Occupational Safety and Health (Oregon OSHA), DCBSIndoor Air QualityAir PermittingHeat and Cold ExposureSafety & HealthExtreme Temperature PreparationHeat and Cold ExposureChlorofluorocarbonsGreenhouse GasesAir QualityIndustrial HygieneEnglishHeat StressIndustry NewsIndustry NewsConstruction SafetyVentilationGeneral Industry SafetyAgriculture SafetyFocus Area
Oregon OSHA adopts rules on high heat, wildfire smoke
03/11/2022
NewsHeat and Cold ExposureSafety & HealthElectrical SafetyExtreme Temperature PreparationHeat and Cold ExposurePersonal Protective EquipmentElectrical SafetyWalking Working SurfacesWalking Working SurfacesEnglishHeat StressPersonal Protective EquipmentIndustry NewsIndustry NewsGeneral Industry SafetySpecialized IndustriesGrain HandlingFocus AreaUSA
Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week set for April 4-8
03/09/2022
NewsHazard CommunicationHazCom Written ProgramMachine GuardingMachine Guarding HazardsHazCom Information and TrainingSafety Data SheetsEnforcement and Audits - OSHASafety & HealthForklifts and Powered TrucksHazard CommunicationMachine GuardingChlorofluorocarbonsGreenhouse GasesAir QualityLockout/TagoutEnforcement and Audits - OSHAPersonal Protective EquipmentLockout/TagoutForklifts and Powered TrucksHazardous Air PollutantsPIT Training RequirementsEnglishOSHA Violations and PenaltiesIndustry NewsIndustry NewsCriteria Air PollutantsGeneral Industry SafetyLockout/Tagout Written ProgramFocus AreaUSA
OSHA's Top 10 most frequently cited serious violations
01/13/2022
NewsIndustry NewsSafety & HealthIn-Depth ArticleGeneral Industry SafetyForklifts and Powered TrucksHazardous Materials Safety - OSHAHazard CommunicationUSAEnglishSafe Operation of PITsFocus AreaHazardous Materials Safety - OSHAHazCom Information and Training
Editor's Message - Evaluate hazards to improve loading dock safety
RELATED TOPICS
['Safety Data Sheets']
Introduction
['Hazard Communication']
Introduction
['Hazcom Labeling']
Introduction
['Cold Stress']
Introduction
['Heat and Cold Exposure']
Introduction
['Hazard Classifications']
Introduction
['Heat Stress']
Introduction
['Extreme Temperature Preparation']
Introduction
['HazCom Information and Training']
Introduction
['HazCom Written Program']
Introduction
J. J. Keller is the trusted source for DOT / Transportation, OSHA / Workplace Safety, Human Resources, Construction Safety and Hazmat / Hazardous Materials regulation compliance products and services. J. J. Keller helps you increase safety awareness, reduce risk, follow best practices, improve safety training, and stay current with changing regulations.