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

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 in that employees were exposed to heat stress: a). Fralingers Farm, Bridgeton NJ - Employees who were exposed to hot and humid conditions while harvesting peaches suffered from heat stress, and one employee died from hyperthermia (exertional heat stroke). On or about July 6, 1999. Effects of Overexposure to High Temperature and Humid Conditions: confusion, nausea, cramps, irrational behavior, vertigo, fainting, convulsions and death. Note: On July 6, 1999, between 5:54 a.m. and 4:54 p.m., the National Weather Service (Millville, NJ Airport) recorded temperature levels ranging from 79 to 95 degrees F, and relative humidity levels ranging from 49 to 88 Among other methods, some feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard are: 1. Implement a plan to deal with potential heat stress which can include the following: A: Monitor predicted weather conditions. B. Administrative Controls 1. Ensure plenty of cool drinking water. 2. Provide for and require periodic breaks in a shaded area. C. Training for Workers and Supervisors 1. Train these people in the control of heat stress and the recognition, prevention and treatment of heat illnesses. 2. Conduct safety meetings during heat spells. NOTE:ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM. See page 2,"Notification of Corrective Action" for instructions.