SafetyQuestion 594 of 690
Cal/OSHA's high-heat procedures under the Heat Illness Prevention standard are triggered when the outdoor temperature reaches or exceeds:
a.80 degrees Fahrenheit
b.85 degrees Fahrenheit
c.95 degrees Fahrenheit
d.105 degrees Fahrenheit
Explanation
Section 3395(e) of Title 8 requires high-heat procedures in covered outdoor industries (including construction) once the ambient temperature reaches or exceeds 95 degrees Fahrenheit. These procedures include effective communication, pre-shift heat illness meetings, and observing employees for symptoms.
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