Heat stress killed 13 California workers in 2005.  Does your company have a plan in place to make sure your workers don't become part of this gruesome statistic?

     The California Code of Regulations, Title 8, SS3395 says you have to plan in advance for heat spells and take the necessary steps to ensure your employees don't succumb to warmer weather.

     It includes ensuring your workers have plenty of clean, cool water, access to a shaded rest area, a communication plan, and written procedures.  

CSTC has been working closely with Cal-OSHA to develop a new, FREE written Heat Stress Prevention Program, and is now available for download from our website.  It is a MicroSoft Word document that has been password-protected to prevent you from accidentally deleting or omitting a required section that may cause you to be cited.

Instructions:

Make sure to fill in ALL THE BLANKS THAT APPLY, including checkboxes.  Items highlighted in bold print are required by law. Failure to do so may result in your company receiving a citation.  You will also need to train your employees on your specific procedures you've identified in the plan.  

By clicking the link below, you agree to hold CSTC harmless from any and all damages, fines, penalties, or costs associated with your company's implementation of this plan.  It is up to you to ensure all training has been completed and that you are in compliance with the items you've identified in the plan.

Heat Stress Prevention Plan (English)