SafetyQuestion 352 of 1605
When shade is required under the heat illness prevention standard, the shade provided must be:
a.Located at least one mile from the work area
b.Available only during the designated lunch break
c.Open to the air or ventilated, and large enough to accommodate the workers on a recovery or rest period
d.Provided only for supervisors
Explanation
8 CCR §3395 requires shade that is either open to the air or provided with ventilation/cooling, located as close as practicable to the work area, and sufficient to accommodate the number of employees on a recovery, rest, or meal period.
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