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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a) 1104 Hunt Seat Dr. Lower Gwynedd Township - on or about September 6, 2018, employees were exposed to hazards of heat-related stress when performing landscaping activities outdoors for approximately 7-8 hours with heat indexes ranging between 96.1°F to 106.2°F. Exposure to excessive levels of heat may result in serious heat induced illnesses which include: transient heat fatigue, heat rash, fainting, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke which could result in death. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to establish a heat-related illness prevention program to include worker acclimatization program, heat alert program, and medical monitoring program. It should also establish an effective training program that includes how to recognize heat-related illness symptoms and what to do when there is a heat-related illness emergency. Such a program may include but is not limited to: 1. Acclimatizing employees beginning work in hot environments or those returning from absent periods for a week or more. 2. Developing a work/rest regiment. 3. Providing cool water and encouraging employees to drink 8 ounces of water or other fluids every 15-20 minutes, rather than relying on thirst. 4. Providing a cool rest area. 5. Providing training for employees regarding the health effects associated with heat stress, symptoms of heat induced illness, and the methods of preventing such illness. 6. Establish a screening program to identify health conditions aggravated by exposure to heat stress.