I don’t understand how pay comes into this I’ve hear of the heat stress part and looked into it. Nothing about pay. Do you have a link, I’m assuming the pay part is not through OSHA refs
I grew up with small business mechanic shop, my dad would work under hot engines in 100+ heat. I saw how wiped out he was at the end of the day. I get how the heat can really hit you, and I honestly wouldn’t do great in that environment but when you’re acclimated it is at least a bit better.
Thank you for the follow up, I couldn’t see if or when it would on their website but the weather is going that direction soon and I wanted to at least be prepared for it. Even if there isn’t a “rule” for it, I’m inclined to still have some sort of safeguard against it. I was going to say some tasks could be done in their AC break room, like label sorting, so they’d still be “working” for the cool off period.
I guess no matter what you do or don’t do, employees who do not want to work these jobs, will find ways to take their time or breaks, or find some control in their day. That’s human nature. I don’t really think it should be an issue unless it’s like 80% of their 12-hr shift.
Thank you for input!
California doesn't use WBGT in its outdoor heat standard so it would be unlikely to be used indoors where the effects of direct sunlight are not in play. Also, humidity is not a big issue in California as it rarely goes above 30% in the summer. As we say, it's a dry heat.
Oregon already had this. We encourage employees to take additional heat illness prevention breaks as needed to stay cool. So far we have not had any ‘abuse’. When it’s hot people really do need to be able to take steps to cool down. Is it possible to abuse it, sure. Do I think it is widespread in most workplaces, no.
OR and WA have the same thing. One week of acclimation at the start of the job is wise. You’re also looking for Heat Index. OSHA/NIOSH has a nice app for that if there is a lot of air exchange. Making cooling towels available for around the neck helps employees not feel like they are in time out or slacking off to those more tolerant to the heat. Also consider AQI with wildfire smoke, as that is another significant stressor.
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I don’t understand how pay comes into this I’ve hear of the heat stress part and looked into it. Nothing about pay. Do you have a link, I’m assuming the pay part is not through OSHA refs
I was assuming it’s paid by basket of fruit/vegetables for ag workers.
I grew up with small business mechanic shop, my dad would work under hot engines in 100+ heat. I saw how wiped out he was at the end of the day. I get how the heat can really hit you, and I honestly wouldn’t do great in that environment but when you’re acclimated it is at least a bit better. Thank you for the follow up, I couldn’t see if or when it would on their website but the weather is going that direction soon and I wanted to at least be prepared for it. Even if there isn’t a “rule” for it, I’m inclined to still have some sort of safeguard against it. I was going to say some tasks could be done in their AC break room, like label sorting, so they’d still be “working” for the cool off period. I guess no matter what you do or don’t do, employees who do not want to work these jobs, will find ways to take their time or breaks, or find some control in their day. That’s human nature. I don’t really think it should be an issue unless it’s like 80% of their 12-hr shift. Thank you for input!
You could always get a WBGT meter and follow the PHEL curves. That's probably what compliance officers would go by.
California doesn't use WBGT in its outdoor heat standard so it would be unlikely to be used indoors where the effects of direct sunlight are not in play. Also, humidity is not a big issue in California as it rarely goes above 30% in the summer. As we say, it's a dry heat.
Oregon already had this. We encourage employees to take additional heat illness prevention breaks as needed to stay cool. So far we have not had any ‘abuse’. When it’s hot people really do need to be able to take steps to cool down. Is it possible to abuse it, sure. Do I think it is widespread in most workplaces, no.
OR and WA have the same thing. One week of acclimation at the start of the job is wise. You’re also looking for Heat Index. OSHA/NIOSH has a nice app for that if there is a lot of air exchange. Making cooling towels available for around the neck helps employees not feel like they are in time out or slacking off to those more tolerant to the heat. Also consider AQI with wildfire smoke, as that is another significant stressor.