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

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: C&F Forge Company - Employees working in forging area were exposed to excessive heat during the workshift. The employer failed to protect employees from the hazards associated with heat stress. Feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to: Develop and implement an effective heat stress program that includes, but is not limited to: 1.Providing adequate amounts of cool potable water and electrolyte replacements in the work area and requiring employees to drink frequently. 2.A work/rest regimen so that exposure time to high temperatures and the work rate is decreased and/or rest periods are increased in length and frequency. 3.Conduct a training program informing employees about the effects of heat stress, how to report, recognize heat-related illness symptoms and how to prevent heat- induced illnesses. 4.A heat acclimation program for new employees or employees returning to work from extended absences. 5.Providing a cool, climate controlled area where heat-affected employees may take their breaks and/or recover when signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses are recognized. 6.Provide cold air showers in work areas where employees are continuously exposed to heat. 7.Specific procedures to be followed for heat-related emergency situations; and provisions requiring first aid to be administered immediately to employees displaying symptoms of heat related illness. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).s