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CPWR / OSHA-CPWR Construction Heat Overlay — Heat Stress Control Measures

Construction-sector heat overlay emphasizing acclimatization, water, rest, shade, training, buddy system, and symptom response.

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Authority
CPWR / OSHA-CPWR Alliance
Jurisdiction
Usa Construction
Legal status
Industry Guidance
Rule type
Control Overlay
Standard ID
HGC-048

Governing formula

No standalone formula is published for this standard; see programmable logic and parameters below.

Control measures

Acclimatized workers

WBGT (°C)Light
180 W
Moderate
300 W
Heavy
415 W
Very heavy
520 W
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Unacclimatized workers

WBGT (°C)Light
180 W
Moderate
300 W
Heavy
415 W
Very heavy
520 W
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Inputs

Required inputs: wbgtC

Optional inputs: workload, acclimatization

Sources

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