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Roofing Contractors
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H-9
SAFETY ITEMS REQUIRED ON SITE:
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
First Aid Kit
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Fall Protection Equipment
Fire Extinguisher
DESCRIPTION: Heat Stress
Roofers spend the largest part of their working day in a hot environment.
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Heat Cramps: Sweats profusely, may drink lots of water, but fails to replace body salts.
Symptoms include muscle spasms usually affecting arms, legs, and abdomen area.
Massage the cramp, if no other symptom arises, give him a sports drink or salt water
(1 Tsp. per 8oz. glass) every 15 minutes for an hour.
Heat Exhaustion: Includes profuse sweating, extremely weak or giddy, may vomit or
faint. Sip water for an hour while laying down, loosen clothing and raise victimʼs
feet 8”-12”, apply cool wet towel to head, and fan the victim. If vomiting occurs, take to
hospital.
Heat Stroke: Bodyʼs heat regulating system completely breaks down, may be with little
warning. Death can occur unless quick treatment is provided. Symptoms includes
victim stops sweating, red or spotted skin, temperature 105 degrees or higher,
confusion, convulsions, or delirium before losing consciousness. CALL 9-1-1
IMMEDIATELY. COOL VICTIM DOWN WHILE WAITING FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE
TO ARRIVE.
Train workers and supervisors on Control of Heat Stress, Recognition, Prevention, and
Treatment of Heal Illnesses.
Acclimate workers unless climate change is gradual. Lighter workloads for the first 5-7
days, Longer rest periods for the next 5-7 days, Gradually increase time of work in the
heat, Closely monitor work response to heat.
Manage your work activity,
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Setup work breaks
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Rotate tasks among workers
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Schedule heavy work for cooler hours
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Postpone nonessential tasks.
Establish a drinking water program for workers to remain properly hydrated.
Insure that new hires are advised of the hazards of Heat Stress.
SAFETY MEETING
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