Heat Illness and Prevention
What is the best choice for staying hydrated in hot working conditions?
Water or electrolyte drinks
Coconut Water
Fall Protection (Guard Rail or Fall Protection) is required at what height?
4 Ft
What must happen when dropping material from an elevated area?
Barricade off work areas
Name two symptoms of Heat Exhaustion.
Headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and cold/clammy skin.
How many risers are needed on stairs to require railings or handrails?
Four or more
How many Feet must pedestrians stay away while the Mobile Shear is operating?
75 Ft
Name two symptoms of Heat Stroke.
Hot, dry skin (or profuse sweating), confusion, convulsions, and extreme thirst.
On a guardrail, what is required height of the Top Rail?
42 in.
How many feet clearance is required when working a scrap pile and customers are unloading at the same pile?
25 Ft
Which action should be taken first if you suspect someone is experiencing heat stroke?
Call emergency medical services immediately
Guardrails must withstand how many lbs of force applied in any direction?
200
Pedestrians need to be what distance from the height of the raised bed on a dump trailer/roll off container?
2X the height of the trailer/roll off
How often should you drink hydrating fluids while working in hot conditions?
5-7 ounces (148-207 milliliters) every 15-20 minutes
Falls cause what % of work-related injuries?
20%
What is the Shredder Red Line we discussed last week?
No teammates are allowed on the shredder deck while there is material in the mill and the rotor is spinning.