Water and Shade Inspection

1. Are adequate amounts of cool, potable water available near the work area?

2. Are workers that have been in the heat for up to 2 hours and involved in moderate work activities encouraged to drink a cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes?

3. Where work lasts more than 2 hours, are workers provided with sports drinks that contain balanced electrolytes to replace those lost during sweating?

4. Are water and other fluids provided by the employer near the work, easy to access, and is there enough to last through the work day?

5. Are workers reminded to drink on a regular basis to maintain hydration throughout their shift and beyond?

1. Are workers provided a shaded/cool location where they can take breaks and recover from the heat?

2. Is the area provided as a cooldown area, away from potential Convection or Radiation heat exchange?

1. Have employees been acclimatized to the heat? (ie: Have they "gotten used to" the heat over time?)

2. Has a communication plan been put in place to maintain contact with employees?

3. Is contact information available for emergency services if someone appears to be suffering from heat-related illness?