Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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 employees in that employees worked outdoors in direct sunlight for a total of approximately 4 hours with a peak heat index of 99 degrees Fahrenheit performing roofing work that exposed workers to excessive heat: On or about September 5, 2014, employees of Advanced Commercial Roofing, Inc. were exposed to the hazard of excessive heat from working on a roof of student housing in the direct sun during the performance of their duties which included removal of roofing material, throwing the roofing material off of the roof and installing new roofing material. The employer had not developed and implemented an adequate heat-related illness prevention program. Such exposures may lead to the development of serious heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The employer failed to implement a heat-related illness prevention program which adequately address appropriate clothing for working conditions, a formalized work/rest schedule, worksite monitoring, guidelines for removing employees from hazardous conditions, acclimatization for new or returning employees, and hydration intervals were sufficient to prevent heat illness.