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EXPOSURE TO THERMAL EXTREMES
Hydration Management
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Are you fit for work taking consideration of the factors that influence your hydration? e.g. illness, vomiting, diarrhea or medications<br>
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Do you have access to potable drinking water (preferably cool)?<br>
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Have you been drinking enough water to maintain your fluid levels (e.g. hourly)?<br>
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Have you checked your hydration by using a visual or other test method?<br>
Work Area Management
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Does your work plan include regular breaks/recovery time out of the heat/cold?
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Do you have a work plan that is appropriate for the conditions, task, and level of clothing/PPE being worn? e.g. adequate work/recovery plan, working out of direct sunlight/radiant heat, out of wind chill in cold.
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Have you considered using ventilation, fans, shade sails for heat? or heaters, wind barriers etc. for cold<br>
Competency
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Do you recognise and know how to respond if signs/symptoms of heat stress/cold stress are observed or felt? E.g. dehydration