['Heat and Cold Exposure']
['Heat Stress']
08/26/2024
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Acclimatization is a process by which the body adjusts to increased heat exposure. The body needs time to adapt when working in hotter environments. Employees are more like to develop heat illness if they are not allowed or encouraged to take it easy when a heat wave strikes or when starting a job that newly exposes them to heat. Acclimatization is fully achieved in most people within 4 to 14 days of regular work involving at least 2 hours per day in the heat.
During heat waves and with new employees not acclimated, employers must be especially vigilant. A supervisor or designee must closely observe employees. Best practices include finding ways to lessen the intensity of employees' work during a heat wave and during two-week break-in periods of new employees.
For purposes of this section, "heat wave" means any day in which the predicted high temperature for the day will be at least 80°F and at least ten degrees Fahrenheit higher than the average high daily temperature for the preceding five days.
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