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Heat wave hits Southland; beware of possible ailments

Posted by Ken Stone on June 17, 2015 in Weather | Leave a response
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Summer doesn’t officially begin until Sunday, but the Southland was basking Wednesday in some summerlike conditions, and authorities urged the public to take some simple common-sense steps to avoid heat-related ailments.

National Weather Service satellite image for June 17, 2015.  Image via wrh.noaa.gov
National Weather Service satellite image for June 17, 2015. Image via wrh.noaa.gov
Officials also noted that California’s 10-year-old regulations for heat-illness prevention were amended effective May 1.

Temperatures are expected to be 15 to 25 degrees above normal across Southern California through the end of the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

By midday, temperatures had already reached 99 in Lancaster and 98 in Palmdale. Pasadena and Burbank both reached the mid-80s.

Forecasters said the heat wave is expected to continue into early next week, with the highest temperatures expected over the weekend.

State workplace-safety officials called on employers with outdoor workers to protect them from the intense temperatures.

“During times of sustained high heat, it is especially important that employers take the necessary steps to prevent heat illness for their outdoor workers,” said Christine Baker, director of the state Department of Industrial Relations.

California’s workplace regulations include changes that clarify requirements related to the provision of water rest and shade protections for all outdoor workers, which are detailed in Cal/OSHA’s guidance on the new requirements.

Employer requirements under the heat regulation include:

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  • Training for all employees and supervisors about heat-illness prevention.
  • Provision of cool, fresh water as close as practicable to the work area at no cost to workers.
  • Shade provided whenever the temperature rises above 80 degrees Fahrenheit and enough shade to accommodate the number of workers taking a break.
  • Encouragement of employees to take cool-down rests and monitoring for symptoms of heat illness.
  • And acclimatization to ensure that workers, especially new hires, safely adapt to increased temperatures during a heat wave.

Special high-heat procedures are also required when temperatures reach 95 degrees or higher and workers are at greater risk. At these times, supervisors must take the following extra precautions:

  • Observe workers for signs and symptoms of heat illness.
  • Hold pre-shift meetings on safety and remind workers to drink water frequently.
  • Require that workers take a cool-down rest every two hours.
  • And ensure effective communication systems are in place so that emergency assistance can be summoned immediately if necessary.

Cal/OSHA inspects work sites in outdoor industries such as agriculture, construction, landscaping, and others throughout the heat season. Through partnerships with various employer and worker organizations in different industries, the agency also provides consultation, outreach and training on heat illness prevention.

— City News Service

Heat wave hits Southland; beware of possible ailments was last modified: June 17th, 2015 by Ken Stone

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