5- 08 Extreme Weather Policy Flashcards
What does OHSA expect in regards to extreme weather?
- duty of employer and supervisors to take reasonable precaution to protect worker
What does OHSA expect in regards to extreme weather?
- duty of employer and supervisors to take reasonable precaution to protect worker
How is worker protected in regards to extreme weather?
employer and supervisor is responsible to develop hot and cold environmental policies to protect worker in these environments
When does this policy come into effect? (2)
when alert issued by:
- Ministry of the Environment, or
- Medical Director of Health for Region of Peel
What does this policy apply to? (3)
- training exercises
- examinations
- outdoor non- emergency events
What is humidex? (3)
- describes how hot, humid weather feels to average person
- combines temperature and humidity into one number to reflect preceived temperature
- better measure of how stifling air feels than either temperature or air alone
When is heat warning issued? (2)
- when 2 consecutive days of daytime maximum temp. are expected ot reach 31C + AND nighttime temp. are expected to fall to 20C +, or
- when 2 consecutive days of humidex values expected to reach 40C +
When is Extended Heat Warning issued? (2)
- when 3 or more consecutive days of daytime maximum temp. are expected ot reach 31C + AND nighttime temp. are expected to fall to 20C +, or
- when 3 or more consecutive days of humidex values expected to reach 40C +
When is Extreme Cold Warning issued?
when temperature or wind chill is expected to reach -30C for minimum 2 hours
What are conditions for Severe Thunderstorms? (2)
- wind gusts of 90kmh +
2. hail of 2cm+, or heavy rainfall, as per rainfall criteria, excluding those for winter and during thaw.
What websites should be reviewed for environmental conditions of the day? (3)
- https://weather.gc.ca/city
- https://weather.gc.ca/warnings
- https:// peealregion.ca/health/heat
What must be considered when scheduling training and temperatures approach 31C?
if PPE will be worn (bunker gear, hazmat suit)
What must one be aware of if training is to proceed as tempertures approach 31C?
signs and symptoms of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke
What should be set-up away from activity in shaded or air-conditioned area?
rest area
How is rest time calculated?
rest time = activity time
