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SAFE WORKING IN THE HEAT Revision No 01

Revision Date 01/2018

Inspection Checklist for K&A Projects
Approved by

1) BACKGROUND
Throughout the hot summer months of the Middle East region, we are at increased risk of heat stress. Heat
stress can kill so please be aware of the risks and check that our contractors are implementing the basic
measures. All GCC countries have legislation that imposes a midday break rule usually from 15th June to
15th Sept and this prohibits any outdoor work between 12 - 3pm (variable timings).

2) INSPECTION CHECKLIST
WORKSITE
QUESTION YES NO Comment / Actions
Does the worksite have rest areas and shade?
Are there posters reminding employees to drink water?
Is there a communication system for informing employees of the
current environmental conditions? (E.g. flag system)?
Is there cool fresh water ( or other fluids) available
If cooler is used to supply water, is the lid sealed with tape and the
date of filled written on the container?
Is there cool fresh water easily available?
Are snacks/fruit available for employees during the workday to
ensure they maintain a nutrient / caloric intake needed for work in
the heat?
Are there posters reminding employees of the signs and symptoms
of heat injuries and illnesses?
Are first aiders available on site?
Are contact phone numbers available for medical emergencies?
TRAINING & AWARENESS
QUESTION YES NO Comment / Actions
Do employees know the signs and symptoms of heat
injuries/illnesses
Is there a first aid trained provider onside (response within 3
minutes)?
Does the first aid provider have a training certificate that is current
and issued by a valid training provider?
Does the first aid provider know how to treat for heat injuries and
illnesses?
Does the first aid provider have a medical kit that is complete and
stocked for the hazards of the worksite?
Is there a way for the worksite to call for emergency medical
services?
Does the supervisor or first aid provider know how to call for
emergency medical services and direct them to the site?
Has the worksite had drills where the scenario is a heat related
injury or illness?
SITE PROCEDURES
QUESTION YES NO Comment / Actions
Does the site have a process for evaluating the environmental
conditions and heat stress?
Are meals provided by the employer? If yes, are they sufficient and
well balanced for employees working in high temperature
environments?
Was there a pre-work briefing to remind employees of the hazards
of working in the heat and ways to prevent heat related injuries and
illnesses?
Is the site following the ministry of labour's Mid-Day Break for
employees that work outside in the summer months?

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