| Outdoor Heat Exposure (Heat Stress) | in Spanish |  |
L&I adopts a permanent rule on outdoor heat exposure
The news release is available here.
L&I filed a new permanent workplace rule to protect workers from outdoor heat exposure on June 4, 2008. The rule will become effective on July 5th, 2008. The rule language is available here. More information is available below.
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NEW 
WRD
10.15 DOSH Directive: Outdoor Heat Exposure Enforcement Procedures.
Training Materials
Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window).-
Sample
Employee Training Presentation (MS Powerpoint
1.22 MB/ 7 min) – Includes
all of the employee training requirements of the rule. - Sample
Supervisor Training Presentation (MS Powerpoint
1.23 MB/ 7 min) – Includes all of the supervisor
training requirements of the rule.
- Sample “Train
the Trainer” Presentation (MS Powerpoint
1 MB/ 6 min) – Expanded
presentation suitable for use for training those who will conduct your
training. Includes information on the rule as well as slides with all
training requirements for employees and supervisors. A
Spanish version is also available (MS Powerpoint
1.6 MB/ 9 min).
- Outdoor Heat Exposure safety tips card. The card folds to pocket size and is available in English and Spanish.
Example
Addendum to the Accident Prevention Plan for Outdoor Heat Exposure (DOC).
Response to Public Comments
The Department conducted 6 public hearings and solicited written comments on a proposed rule filed on March 19, 2008. The results of that process are available in the Concise Explanatory Statement (CES). The individual elements of the CES are available in Adobe Acrobat format below:
- Purpose of Rulemaking (213 KB PDF)
- Outdoor Heat Exposure Policy Rationale (370 KB PDF)
- Literature Review (570 KB PDF)
- Economic Analyses (2,680 KB PDF)
- Comparison of Adopted Rules to Proposed Rules (389 KB PDF)
- Summary of Comments Received and Department Response (4,911 KB PDF)
- Appendix 1: Pertinent Rules for Heat-Related Illness (364 KB PDF)
Get Help Downloading Files (files open in a new window).About the Rule
The rule requires employers with employees who work outdoors to:
- Train employees and supervisors to recognize heat-related illness and what to do if someone has symptoms.
- On days when temperatures require preventive measures, increase the volume of water available to employees.
- Have the ability to appropriately respond to any employee with symptoms of illness.
Classes scheduled in English and Spanish
L&I has scheduled a series of two-hour workshops for company representatives who will do their company outdoor heat exposure training. To sign up for one of these classes, please contact Veda McCall: MCCZ235@LNI.WA.GOV or 360-902-5436.
- Classes in English.
- Classes in Spanish - More Spanish classes are available upon request.
Get directions to classes scheduled at L&I Offices.
Note: More workshops are being scheduled. Check the Outdoor Heat Exposure Workshop page for more information.
This workshop is also being presented in Spanish:
| 2008 Outdoor Heat Exposure “Train the Trainer” Classes (in Spanish) | ||
| Location | Date | Time |
Moses Lake Big Bend Community College Hardin Community Room 1837 |
June 25, 2008 English class is at the Moses Lake Fire Hall. |
9:00 am – 11:00 am |
Longview L&I Office 900 Ocean Beach Hwy |
July 1, 2008 |
9:00
am – 11:00 am |
Vancouver L&I Office 312 SE Stonemill Dr |
July 2, 2008 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am |
Mount Vernon L&I Office 525 E. College Way |
July 9, 2008 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am |
Spokane L&I Office 901
N Monroe St |
July 10, 2008 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am |
Yakima L&I Office 15
W Yakima Ave |
July 11, 2008 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Tukwila L&I Office 12806
Gateway Dr |
July 17, 2008 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
In addition to the workshops, individual employers can request a free workplace consultation.
