BARZAN ONSHORE EPC PROJECT

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THE BARZAN SITE TRAINING SESSION

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HEAT STRESS

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UNDERSTANDING HEAT STRESS
What is Heat Stress
Bodys reaction to overheating when body cannot cool itself
by sweating

Heat Stress is caused by :

High temperature and humidity
Direct sun or heat
Limited air movement
Physical Exertion
Poor Physical Condition
Some Medicines
Inadequate tolerance for hot workplaces

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UNDERSTANDING HEAT STRESS
The 2013 heat stress prevention program is based on the mitigation matrix and
the matrix contains five (5) sets of key of information;
1. Flag Color (based on heat index)
2. Water consumption (based on flag color)
3. Work rest cycle (based on self evaluation flags to be used as guidance)
4. Three hour lunch break during peak of summer (July & August)
5. Seventeen (17) specific mitigation measures

Everyone at site will

receive the matrix/ heat
index card but self
evaluation will be key to
successful heat stress
prevention

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HEAT STRESS SYMPTOMS
What to Look Out for What to Do
Urine Color Check the color of your urine, the darker
the urine, the more frequently you need
to drink water

Thirst Offer cool water.

Advise to drink often and before he is
thirsty

Cramping (legs or abdomen) Advise to take rest, move to a cool shaded

area or air-conditioned area, Encourage to
drink. Call the SOC.

Excessive perspiration Have him rest in a cool, shaded area or

air-conditioned area, loosened clothing,
offer him cool water, encourage to drink

Headache, Offer cool water Encourage to drink plenty

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HEAT STRESS SYMPTOMS
What to Look Out for What to Do

Dizziness, Lay him down in a cool, shaded or

air-conditioned area. Fan and mist
him with water. Offer cool water.
Loosen his clothing. Call the SOC

Weakness Offer him cool water. Have them rest

in a cool, shaded or air-conditioned
area. Advise to sit down or lie down.
Call the SOC.
Pale skin, Wet Skin and Drink plenty of fluid, loosen clothing,
Have them rest in a cool, shaded or
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Irritability Have them rest in a cool, shaded or

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HEAT STRESS SYMPTOMS
What to Look Out for What to Do

Confusion, Disorientation Lay him down in a shaded area. Call

the SOC. Loosen clothing. Fan and
mist him. Give small amounts of cool
water to drink every few minutes,

Nausea Have him rest, in a cool, shaded or

air-conditioned area, Sips of cool
water every 10 minutes. Loosen his
clothing, Fan him and call SOC

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Have him rest. Call the SOC.
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PREVENTING HEAT STRESS
Drink Lots of Water. Remind each other to drink water

Eat Regular Meals (maintain electrolytes)

Take Rest Breaks In Shade or Air Conditioning

Know Symptoms of Heat Stress

Wear Lightweight/Loose Fitting Clothes

Avoid the Following

Coffee Alcohol - Caffeinated Drinks (Coke / Pepsi)

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PREVENTING HEAT STRESS
Everyone should be monitoring their co-workers

(Never work alone)

If you run out of water, STOP work immediately and get

water

Water parade Drink water every morning after TSTI / TBT

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Controlling Heat Stress

Follow the work/rest cycle

Drink enough water

Get Enough Sleep

Avoid Alcohol
Eat Fruits Rich in Potassium

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Resting beneath vehicles is not permitted

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