Effective Communication
Maintaining Two-Way Communication for Heat Safety
In hot working conditions, it's important workers remain in communication with their supervisor or heat safety coordinator to ensure their safety. Here's how communication can help manage heat stress and keep workers safe:
Keep communication devices, like a handheld radio, accessible.
- Keep Communication Devices Handy: When working in temperatures hotter than 95°F, supervisors should implement a buddy system for monitoring workers. If workers are alone, they will be provided a handheld radio, phone, or other communication tool to reach their supervisor or safety coordinator whenever needed. Physiological monitoring devices may also be used.
- Regular Check-Ins: Supervisors will check in with workers regularly, especially when it's hot, to make sure they’re doing okay and to help with any concerns.
- Report Heat Symptoms: If workers feel any signs of heat stress-like dizziness, cramps, or nausea-they must report it immediately. Also, workers must report to their supervisor if they notice a coworker showing signs of heat illness. There will not be any negative consequences for speaking up.
- Quick Response: Supervisors and safety coordinators are ready to respond right away if a worker reports any heat-related issues, so they can get help fast when they need it.
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