Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of excessive heat: a) Worksite, Ballston Spa, NY - On or about August 12, 2021, two employees were exposed to the recognized hazard of high ambient heat while setting up, taking down and cooking on barbeque pits throughout the day. Based upon data from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures (WBGT) ranged from 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit at 7:51 AM, to 86.9 degrees Fahrenheit at 1:51 PM, and 91.2 degrees Fahrenheit at 4:51 PM. Using the same data, the heat index ranged from 73 degrees Fahrenheit at 7:51 AM , to 95.2 degrees Fahrenheit at 1:51 PM, and 74 degrees Fahrenheit at 4:51 PM. Working outside in direct sunlight near hot barbeque pits could likely lead to the development of serious heat-related illnesses such as, but not limited to, heat cramps, heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.