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Conditions/actions listed below apply to unacclimatized workers. Never ignore symptoms. Refer to Heat Stress Awareness Guide for extra clothing and/or radiant heat conditions.
HUMIDEX LOW 30-37 MEDIUM 38-39 ACTION RECOMMENDED

Post heat stress alerts Drink water Reduce physical activity (e.g., slower pace, more breaks) Drink a cup of water every 20-30 minutes

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MODERATE Further reduce physical activity 40-41 Drink a cup of water every 15-20 minutes HIGH 42-44 EXTREME 45+

Severely curtail physical activity Ensure sufficient rest/recovery time Drink a cup of water every 10-15 minutes Hazardous to continue physical activity

5251A CSAO (04/07) 2007, WSIB Ontario. Printed in Canada.

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