Policy #5.08 Extreme Weather policy

Question 1

Policy #5.08 Extreme Weather policy

Definition humidex

Answer 1

describes how hot, humid weather feels to the average person. the humidex combines the temperature and humidity in to one number to reflect the perceived temperature. Because it take into account the two most important factors that affect summer comfort it can be a better measures of how stuffing the air feel than either temperatures or humidity alone

Question 2

Policy #5.08 Extreme Weather policy

Definition- heat warning

Answer 2

-issued when 2 consecutive days of daytime maximum temperatures are expected to reach 31c or more and nighttime minimum temperatures are expected to fall 20c or higher. it is also issued when 2 consecutive days of humidex values are expected to reach 40c or more

Question 3

Policy #5.08 Extreme Weather policy

Definition- Extending heat warning

Answer 3

same as a heat warning except 3 days

• day over 31c
• night over 20c
• humidex 40+

Question 4

Policy #5.08 Extreme Weather policy

Definition- Extreme cold warning

Answer 4

is issued when the temperature or wind chill is expected to reach minus 30 for a minimum of 2 hours

Question 5

Policy #5.08 Extreme Weather policy

Definitions Severe thunderstorms- when conditions are favourable for the development of Severe thunderstorms with one or more of the following conditions (2)

Answer 5

• wind gust of 90klm or greater which could cause structural wind damage
• hail of 2 centimeters or larger in diameter, or heavy rainfall, as per rainfall criteria, excluding those for winter and During thaw

Question 6

Policy #5.08 Extreme Weather policy

prior to the start of any outdoor training exercises, examinations or any outdoor non0emergency events the supervisor in charge will review the following information sources for the environmental weather conditions of the day

Answer 6

• weather.gc.ca
• weather.gc.ca/warnings
• www.peelregion.ca/health

Question 7

Policy #5.08 Extreme Weather policy

when outdoor training exersises , examinations ole any outdoor non emergecny events have been planned and a heat warning, extended heat warning, extreme cold warning or severe thunderstorm warning is in effect, these activites

Answer 7

shall be postponed

Question 8

Policy #5.08 Extreme Weather policy

– all supervisors must be aware of the conditions their employees are working under and shall

Answer 8

exercise caution and discretion when scheduling outdoor training exercises, examinations or events During extreme weather

Question 9

Policy #5.08 Extreme Weather policy

as the temperature approaches or reaches 31c considerations must be made to postpone or reschedule the outdoor training exercises, examinations or events if

Answer 9

PPE is going to be worn (ie Bunker gear hazmat suit)

Question 10

Policy #5.08 Extreme Weather policy

if appropriate for the outdoor training exersices , examinations, or events to continue, (3)

Answer 10

• be aware of signs and symptoms of heat cramps, heat exhaustion. and heat stroke
• a rest area is to be setup away from the activity and should be shaded or air conditions, if physical activities have taken place the rest time duration shall equal the activity time duration
• ensure cool drinking water is available

Question 11

Policy #5.08 Extreme Weather policy

other considerations for when outdoor training exercises, examinations or events should be postponed or cancelled (2)

Answer 11

• ministry of environment issues a smog alert
• environment Canada issues a humidex advisory, several thunderstorms- watch/ warning, extreme cold warning or a winter storm watch/ warning

Question 12

Policy #5.08 Extreme Weather policy

if a heat warning occurs while outdoor training exercises, examinations or any outdoor non-profit emergency events are in progress and the outside temperature is below 31c,

Answer 12

the activities may continue until such time that the temperature reaches 31c