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CONTINGENCY PLAN TO Work in Hot Weather

CONTRACT NO.
Revision No. : Date Prepared by : : Stephen Pang ASSISTANT SAFETY OFFICER Endorsed by : ___________________________ Frankie Yeung Safety Officer 1 1st May 2012

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Contingency Plan for Hot Weather

CONTENTS
Table of Content Revision Status 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Introduction Preventive Control Strategies Safety Measures for working in hot weather Contingency Strategies & Procedures Risk Assessment Training Materials Page No. 2 2 3 3 4 6 7 8

Revision Status Revision No. Effective Date 1 1May 2012 Initial issue Amendment Description Revised Page(s)

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1. Introduction
This contingency plan is defines hot environments and lists the situation when workers engaging in manual work are at risk of having heat stroke. Establish the system for the purpose of preventing the heatstroke of the worker and to promptly respond to any cases for mitigation.

2. Preventive Control Strategies

Subcontractor Representatives must report the case to Forman or Safety Officer and follow the

procedure as shown in Section-4, in case of suspected case is reported by colleague. Coordinator LSJV LSJV LSJV LSJV Name K.C.Tam Stephen Leung S.K.Shek FrankieYeung Contact Nr. 91937061 90717657 94330171 90336055

Subcontractor Representatives shall organize the emergency kit to their workers for encourage the recues or minimize the harmful of victim. Subcontractor Chong Kin Falcon Golden Way Fairmax Kingspeed Kin Cheong Name Lo Pui Kee
Fung Pak Man Wong Siu Hong Ho Chi Tong Kingspeed Kin Cheong

Contact Nr. 97301559 65389108 91438795 97476162 90218161 91967689

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3. Very Hot Weather alert

Very Hot Weather warning shall be established by linking with Governments web site: [The Hong Kong Observatory] - http://www.hko.gov.hk/contente.htm
or Enquiry Hotline Telephone 1878 200 (Dial-a-weather) 2926 8200 (General Enquiries) Office Hour: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:45pm Closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays Fax Post 2311 9448 Director of the Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Observatory, 134A Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

E-mail

mailbox@hko.gov.hk

Once the alert signal is announced by Observatory, below staff will follow the procedure as stated below: Procedure Planning when Very Hot Weather signal is hoisted upon Observatorys advice When engaged in outdoor work or activities, drink plenty of water and avoid over exertion. If not feeling well, report to team leader, take a rest in the shade or cooler place as soon as possible. Avoid prolonged exposure under sunlight. Loose clothing, suitable hats and UV-absorbing sunglasses can reduce the chance of sunburn by solar ultraviolet Action by
All

Action to be taken 1.

2.

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radiation. 3.
Coordination

Outdoor activities should use a sunscreen lotion of SPF 15 or above, and should re-apply it frequently.
Forman / Subcontractor representative sunlight for prolonged periods of time;

(a) Avoid working in hot environmental or under direct (b) Take heed of weather report (including very hot weather warning); (c) Reschedule work to cooler periods (such as early morning) and cooler places (such as sheltered or shaded areas) in so far as possible; (d) Schedule works requiring use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as breathing apparatus, apron, long sleeve gloves to cooler times of the day; (e) Enable workers to adapt to the hot environment before taking on full workload; (f) Reduce the physical demand on workers by minimizing manual work through use of mechanical aids (such as tractors, forklifts, electric saws, and mechanical hoists); (g) Avoid working under direct sunlight. Where this is not possible provide shade / shelter where possible on ground level or floors exposed to sunlight; and request workers to apply sunscreen of sun protection factor not less than 15 on exposed skin; (h) Avoid working in enclosed areas with poor ventilation. Where this is not possiblekeep workers away from heat sources or, where this is not possible, insulate the heat sources to minimize heat radiation; remove hot air from the works area by exhaust pipes or other suitable means; and ventilate the works area by using fans or blowers.

Briefing

Hold regularly briefing everyday (a) Train Forman / representative to recognize symptoms of

Forman Safety Officer

Training

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Contingency Plan for Hot Weather heat-related disorders; (b) Request workers to inform their team leader immediately upon sensing or observing any symptoms of heat-related disorders; and (c) First aider to using the emergency kit * Regularly tools box talk to worker at least once per quarter during summer. Reviewing Review the emergency contact list upon management requirement Project team

4. Contingency Strategies & Procedures

Once project team or unit has reported the heatstroke case, the steps below will be applied. Scenario The common heat-related disorders are- Heat syncope (fainting); - Heat exhaustion; and - Heat stroke. Procedure By Coordinator or Site in-charge person / First Aider

Equipment

Get the victim to a shady area Stretcher First Aid Kit Cool the victim rapidly using whatever methods. Plenty of water Such as put the person in a tub of cool water or in a cool shower; spray the victim with cool water from 8

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a garden hose; sponge the person with cool water; or if the humidity is low, wrap the victim in a cool, wet sheet and fan him or her vigorously. Monitor body temperature, and continue cooling efforts until the body temperature drops to 101102F. health symptoms need to wear surgical mask Do not give the victim fluids to drink Inform MANAGEMENT LEVEL Contact victims relative, if required. If emergency medical personnel are delayed, call the hospital emergency call 999 for rescued.

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5. Risks of working in hot weather

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT Abbreviation of Risk Elements
Risk Rating = P x S x F 19~27 high ( Major Significant ) Item Heat-related disorders Possible Cause of Heat related disorders

Abbreviation of Risk Condition N= Normal Abn = Abnormal E=Emergency B= Beneficial

P= Possibility of past experience S= Severity of event F= Frequency

P- Possibility S- Severity F- Frequency (Scoring Range 0 ~ 3) 0 ~ 8 Low (Non Significant) Emergency Risk Rating Control Measures Residue Risk Rating P S F Risk Rating Refer to item 4 Refer to item 3 1 1 2 2

9~18 medium (Minor Significant) N Abn E B P S Risk Rating F

Heat syncope (fainting)

Blood pools in the lower parts of the body High body temperature by reduction of blood flow

12

Heat exhaustion

18

Refer to item 4

Refer to item 3

Heat stroke

High body temperature (near 41oC thus affecting the co-ordination of the

27

Refer to item 4

Refer to item 3

nervous system and

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thermal regulation mechanism.

Prepared By__________________ Date____________________

Endorsed By________________ Date_________________________

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Training Materials
Hot Weather Work Safety It is essential, in times of hot weather, that employers/proprietors and employees should take prompt and necessary action to ensure that reasonably practicable safety measures are in place and be regularly communicated to all concerned. The following is a list of relevant legal requirements and resources offered by the Council in promoting hot weather safety for reference: Legislation Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance (Chapter 509) - Section 6 to 8 Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (Chapter 59) - Section 6A & 6B Publications Checklist: Heat Stress Assessment Checklist (Published by Labour Department) Heat Stress Assessment Checklist (With examples) (Published by Labour Department) Leaflets: Cold and Very Hot Weather Warnings (Published by Hong Kong Observatory) Risk Assessment for the Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work (Published by Labour Department) Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work in a Hot Environment (Published by Labour Department) Heat Stress (Chinese version only, published by Labour Department) Poster: Prevention of Heat Stress (Chinese version only, published by OSHC) Bulletins: Occupational Safety and Health in Very Hot Weather (Chinese version only, published by OSHC) Safety Precaution in Hot Weather (Chinese version only, published by OSHC) Prevention of Heat Stroke (Chinese version only, published by OSHC) Working Environment (Chinese version only, published by OSHC) Source from http://www.oshc.org.hk/others/OSH_focus/eng/index.asp