Editing Heat Illness Prevention Plan (section)

== Procedures for Monitoring the Weather ==

Supervisors will be trained and instructed to check in advance the extended weather forecast. Weather forecasts can be checked with the aid of the internet [http://www.nws.noaa.gov/ NOAA - National Weather Service], by calling the National Weather Service phone numbers (see CA numbers below), or by checking the Weather Channel TV Network. The work schedule will be planned in advance, taking into consideration whether high temperatures or a heat wave is expected. Routine advance weather monitoring will take place between the months of May and September; with additional advance monitoring conducted as needed during the remainder of the year. 
 
In addition to advance weather monitoring, supervisors shall utilize one of the aforementioned weather services to review the day’s forecasted temperature and humidity level prior to the start of work. Temperature and humidity levels will also be monitored on the work site throughout the day and compared to the National Weather Service Heat Index to evaluate the risk level for heat illness and determine when precautionary heat illness prevention measures should be taken. Temperature will be monitored by means of dry bulb thermometer in degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature measurements will be taken in work areas where shade is not present.

California Dial-A-Forecast 
* Eureka - 707-443-7062 
* Hanford - 559-584-8047 
* Los Angeles - 805-988-6610 (#1) 
* Sacramento - 916-979-3051 
* San Diego - 619-297-2107 (#1) 
* San Francisco - 831-656-1725 (#1)