OSHA Heat Illness Survey

Current Practices

When responding to the following questions, please think about the current practices in your facilities.

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* 1. For indoor work areas, are you able to consistently keep the ambient temperature below 80°F?

Yes

Please describe your answer:
For Yes by describing how (e.g., air conditioning, ceiling fans, portable fans, cooling room, portable air conditioner, etc.)

For No by describing the conditions (e.g., unairconditioned facility, unairconditioned warehouse, not possible to air condition area such as corrugated manufacturing, etc.)

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* 2. Do you have employees that work outside for any part of their day (e.g., delivery driver, installer, maintenance personnel, etc.)

Yes

If yes, please identify job description or type of work.

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* 3. Do you have any lone workers that could be exposed to high heat conditions either indoor or outdoor (e.g., those that exceed 80°F)?

Yes

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* 4. Do you have a system in place to monitor your employee’s exposure to high heat conditions either indoor or outdoor (e.g., those that exceed 80°F)?

Yes

If yes, please describe the monitoring system being used.

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* 5. Do you currently provide cool drinking water to your employees that is readily available?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Provide any additional information for how you are currently ensuring workers are safe from heat illness and injury (i.e., training, cooling clothes, sports drinks, etc.)

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* 7. If you are in a state that has an existing heat illness prevention regulation (CA, MN, OR WA and soon to be MD and NV), what aspects are the most difficult to comply with?