Work in Hot Conditions – Outdoors

Version: 1.0

Updated: 1 Dec 2024

Document Summary

This document outlines safe work procedures for managing outdoor work in hot conditions, focusing on work planning, thermal stress reduction, and solar protection. Supervisors and workers must be trained to recognize and treat heat stress. Work planning involves utilizing natural or portable shade and scheduling tasks to minimize exposure to direct sunlight. Job rotation is encouraged to allow workers to cool down periodically.

Thermal stress can be reduced by using mechanical aids for heavy tasks, limiting protective clothing, and rescheduling high-stress activities to cooler parts of the day. Workers should hydrate frequently, taking at least 500 ml of water per hour, and rest in shaded areas as needed. Sunscreen (SPF 30+ or higher) should be reapplied regularly, and UV-protective clothing and eye protection are mandatory to prevent sunburn and damage from solar radiation. Proper implementation of these measures ensures worker safety and productivity in hot outdoor environments.

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