Working in Extreme Temperature Conditions Policy SAMPLE #1. You may need to revise this policy to suit your business
needs.
Insert Company Name (logo) here:
Working in Extreme Temperature Conditions Policy
(Insert company name here) is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and takes the
risk posed to workers by extreme temperature conditions seriously. Working in extreme temperature
conditions means that there is an increased health risk for workers.
Responsibilities:
Managers and Supervisors shall:
 Shall provide all workers with the information on illnesses caused by working in extreme temperature
conditions, causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
 Inform employees who will be working in extreme temperature conditions when a weather alert is issued.
 Monitor all workers for signs and symptoms of heat stress or cold exposure.
 Adjust workers schedules and workloads if necessary to avoid working in peak times during extreme
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temperature conditions.
Address all concerns from workers and respond to all symptoms
Workers shall:
 Participate in all training and know and understand their responsibilities.
 Understand the signs and symptoms of extreme temperature illnesses and report all symptoms to their
Supervisor.
 Follow all guidelines and recommendations given by management and supervisors.
*The safety information in this policy does not take precedence over Yukon Occupational Health and Safety legislation. All employees
should be familiar with the Yukon Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations.
Signature:
Date: