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Appendix 8:

General Workplace Heat Stress Survey Checklist


(Factors to be evaluated during survey when reviewing a heat stress situation):

Note: Listed below are sample questions that the IH may wish to consider when
investigating heat stress in the workplace.

General Workplace Heat Stress Survey Checklist


Date: 22 JUNE 2022 WBGT index: 14:00 Heat stress index risk
levels:
Time: 14:00 OR
Lower
Relative Humidity:
Moderate
Location: DHABI AREA
Temperature:

High X
Air Velocity (Flow Rate):
Very High/Extreme

Heat Stress Monitor (Model & Serial Nos): EXTECH INSTRUMENTS HT 30 SN 96299898

Last Calibration Date of the Heat Stress Monitor Instrument(s):

Workplace Description;

1. Type of business
OIL AND GAS : DEEP DRILLING RIG

2. Heat-producing equipment or processes used GENSET + MUD PUMPS +


MOBILE EQUIPTENTS + AGITATORS
3. Previous history (if any) of heat-related problems NONE

4. At "hot" spots:
CELLAR + MUD TANKS + ENGINE ROOMS + DOG HOUSE + MUD PUMPS + OPEN SPACES

a) Is the heat steady or intermittent? CELLAR & MUD TANKS : STEADY


FOR OHER AREAS its INTERMITTENT

b) Number of employees exposed?


2 - 4 CREW

c) For how many hours per day?


2 HOURS

d) Is potable water available?


YES

e) Are supervisors trained to detect/evaluate heat stress symptoms? YES

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Are Exposures Typical For A Workplace In This Industry?

1. Weather at Time of Review SUNNY

2. Temperature 46 C

3. Humidity 8%

4. Air velocity 23 km/h

5. Is Day Typical of Recent Weather Conditions? (Get information from the


Weather Central
Weather Bureau)

6. Heat-Reducing Engineering Controls


USE OF BLOWER FANS / FAN + AC UNITS + MISTING SYSTEM

7. Ventilation in place?
YES

8. Ventilation operating?
YES

9. Air conditioning in place?


YES

10. Air conditioning operating? YES

11. Fans in place?


YES

12. Fans operating?


YES

13. Shields or insulation between sources and employees?


YES : CABINS ARE DOUBLE INSULATIONS

14. Are reflective faces of shields clean? SAFETY


GLASSES

Work Practices To Detect, Evaluate, And Prevent Or Reduce Heat Stress;

1. Training program? YES

2. Content? DAILY REMINDERS ABOUT PREVENTION OF HEAT STRESS AND HEAT / SUN STROKE
DETECTION OF EARLY SIGN OF HEAT STRESS + MANAGES HEAT STRESS

3. Where given?
DAILY DURING PRE TOUR SAFETY MEETING

4. For whom?
ALL DRILLING PERSONNELS

5. Liquid replacement program?


YES , HYDRATE + GETORADE + SQWENCHERS + ORS

6. Acclimatization program? ROTATION OF CREW ON ASSIGNED THE WORK AREA


EVERY 30 MINUTES LONGER PERIOD OF JOBS TO BE COMMENCE DURING NIGHT SHIFTS

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7. Work/rest schedule?
12 HOURS SHIFT ; JOB ROTATION EVERY 30 MINUTES ON DIRECT HEAT SOURCE
8. Scheduling of work (during cooler parts of shift, cleaning and maintenance
during shut-downs, etc.)
RANDOM SCHEDULE DEPEDENS ON THE OPERATIONS

9. Cool rest areas (including shelter at outdoor work sites)?


RIG MESSHALL + DOG HOUSE + WORKSHOPS

10. Heat monitoring program?


4 X A WEEK RANDOM MONITORING

11. Personal Protective Equipment YES

12. Reflective clothing in use?


YES

13. Ice and/or water-cooled garments in use? YES 5MM


COVER ALLS
14. Wetted undergarments (used with reflective or impermeable clothing) in use?
YES

15. Circulating air systems in use? YES

16. First Aid Program


YES

17. Trained personnel?


YES

18. Provision for rapid cool-down? AT RIG CLINIC


ICE PACKS

19. Procedures for getting medical attention? IN PLACE

20. Transportation to medical facilities readily available for heat stroke victims?

STAND BY AMBULANCE ON LOCATION

21. Medical Screening and Surveillance Program


PERIODIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION

22. Content?

23. Who manages program?


MEDIC + HSE + RIG MANAGER

Additional Comments:

Survey Conducted Name: KJ BONALES Signature:


By:
KOC#: Designation: Telephone no:

Source: OSHA Technical Manual, Section III: Chapter 4, Heat Stress

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