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Is UPS in violation of OHSA’s regulations regarding Heat related injuries/ illnesses at your building? ( On Topic Only Please)
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<blockquote data-quote="Integrity" data-source="post: 5323244" data-attributes="member: 26800"><p>[USER=63725]@Analbumcover[/USER],</p><p>Seriously? What was the response to this advice?</p><p></p><p>Copied from OSHA site:</p><p></p><h3>Heat</h3><p></p><p><strong>Occupational Heat Exposure Menu </strong><a href="https://www.osha.gov/workers/" target="_blank"><strong>Workers' Rights</strong></a></p><h4><a href="https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/prevention" target="_blank">Prevention</a> » Water. Rest. Shade</h4><h4><strong>Water</strong></h4><p>Employers should provide cool water for workers to drink. <strong>Proper hydration is essential to prevent heat-related illness. For those working two hours or more, also provide access to additional fluids that contain electrolytes.</strong></p><p>For short jobs, cool potable water is sufficient. Workers should be encouraged to drink at least one cup (8 ounces) of water every 20 minutes while working in the heat not just if they are thirsty.</p><p><strong>For longer jobs that last more than two hours, employers should provide electrolyte-containing beverages such as sports drinks. Workers lose salt and other electrolytes when they sweat. Substantial loss of electrolytes can cause muscle cramps and other dangerous health problems. Water cannot replace electrolytes; other types of beverages are needed. Water or other fluids provided by the employer should not only be cool, but should also be provided in a location that is familiar to the workers, near the work, easy to access, and in sufficient quantity for the duration of the work.</strong></p><p>Workers should be aware that use of certain personal protective equipment (e.g., certain types of respirators and impermeable clothing) can increase the risk of heat-related illness.</p><p>Workers should not rely on feeling thirsty to prompt them to drink.<strong> They should be reminded to drink on a regular basis to maintain hydration throughout their shift and beyond. </strong></p><p></p><p>[USER=63725]@Analbumcover[/USER],</p><p></p><p>Is UPS in violation of OSHA’s regulations regarding Heat related injuries/illnesses at your building?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Integrity, post: 5323244, member: 26800"] [USER=63725]@Analbumcover[/USER], Seriously? What was the response to this advice? Copied from OSHA site: [HEADING=2]Heat[/HEADING] [B]Occupational Heat Exposure Menu [/B][URL='https://www.osha.gov/workers/'][B]Workers' Rights[/B][/URL] [HEADING=3][URL='https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/prevention']Prevention[/URL] » Water. Rest. Shade[/HEADING] [HEADING=3][B]Water[/B][/HEADING] Employers should provide cool water for workers to drink. [B]Proper hydration is essential to prevent heat-related illness. For those working two hours or more, also provide access to additional fluids that contain electrolytes.[/B] For short jobs, cool potable water is sufficient. Workers should be encouraged to drink at least one cup (8 ounces) of water every 20 minutes while working in the heat not just if they are thirsty. [B]For longer jobs that last more than two hours, employers should provide electrolyte-containing beverages such as sports drinks. Workers lose salt and other electrolytes when they sweat. Substantial loss of electrolytes can cause muscle cramps and other dangerous health problems. Water cannot replace electrolytes; other types of beverages are needed. Water or other fluids provided by the employer should not only be cool, but should also be provided in a location that is familiar to the workers, near the work, easy to access, and in sufficient quantity for the duration of the work.[/B] Workers should be aware that use of certain personal protective equipment (e.g., certain types of respirators and impermeable clothing) can increase the risk of heat-related illness. Workers should not rely on feeling thirsty to prompt them to drink.[B] They should be reminded to drink on a regular basis to maintain hydration throughout their shift and beyond. [/B] [USER=63725]@Analbumcover[/USER], Is UPS in violation of OSHA’s regulations regarding Heat related injuries/illnesses at your building? [/QUOTE]
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