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Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* General Guidelines */

2024-11-07T09:42:27Z

General Guidelines

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	== General Guidelines ==		== General Guidelines ==
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	As always, every NET's personal health and safety must be their absolute top priority. NETs may not distribute or give away their own supply of water or other health provisions unless replenishment is expected imminently.		As always, every NET's personal health and safety must be their absolute top priority. NETs may not distribute or give away their own supply of water or other health provisions unless replenishment is expected imminently.

Net@portlandoregon.gov at 16:27, 15 May 2023

2023-05-15T16:27:42Z

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	* Shade the injured person, provide a cool towel and make sure liquids are available. If the person is having trouble responding or complains of significant exhaustion, it’s time to get them to medical care or call 911.		* Shade the injured person, provide a cool towel and make sure liquids are available. If the person is having trouble responding or complains of significant exhaustion, it’s time to get them to medical care or call 911.

	=== '''For Incident Team Leader (ITLs) and Safety Officers:''' ===		=='''For Incident Team Leader (ITLs) and Safety Officers'''==
	* Be prepared to modify outdoor work activities and reschedule more strenuous outdoor tasks to the early morning hours. Assign afternoon tasks indoors or in shady areas.		* Be prepared to modify outdoor work activities and reschedule more strenuous outdoor tasks to the early morning hours. Assign afternoon tasks indoors or in shady areas.
	* Communicate with volunteers under your command frequently. NETs' safety is our top operational priority at all times.		* Communicate with volunteers under your command frequently. NETs' safety is our top operational priority at all times.
	* Require a 10 minute rest period ''at least'' every two-hours, or more often if at all possible.		* Require a 10 minute rest period ''at least'' every two-hours, or more often if at all possible.
	* Ensure volunteers have sufficient cool water (32 ounces per hour while working in heat). Request assistance from the next level of command if necessary.		* Ensure volunteers have sufficient cool water (32 ounces per hour while working in heat). Request assistance from the next level of command if necessary.

Net@portlandoregon.gov at 16:26, 15 May 2023

2023-05-15T16:26:59Z

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	As always, every NET's personal health and safety must be their absolute top priority. NETs may not distribute or give away their own supply of water or other health provisions unless replenishment is expected imminently.		As always, every NET's personal health and safety must be their absolute top priority. NETs may not distribute or give away their own supply of water or other health provisions unless replenishment is expected imminently.

	Any NET who suspects that their deployment conditions might be unhealthy is required to notify their Incident Team Leader (ITL) or PBEM Incident Commander (IC) and remove themself to a safer environment ~~immediately~~. Do not become a patient!		Any NET who suspects that their deployment conditions might be unhealthy is required to immediately notify their Incident Team Leader (ITL) or PBEM Incident Commander (IC) and remove themself to a safer environment. Do not become a patient!

	If NET volunteers are working alongside City employees who receive direction to modify, relocate, or suspend their work, these directives apply to NETs as well. All safety guidelines applicable to employees apply to volunteers as ~~well~~.		If NET volunteers are working alongside City employees who receive direction to modify, relocate, or suspend their work, these directives apply to NETs as well. All safety guidelines applicable to employees apply to volunteers, as a minimum.

	== OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App ==		== OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App ==

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* EPA AirNow AQI Quality Monitoring System */ Localized website link

2023-05-13T15:20:53Z

EPA AirNow AQI Quality Monitoring System: Localized website link

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	== EPA AirNow AQI Quality Monitoring System ==		== EPA AirNow AQI Quality Monitoring System ==
	Heat can be accompanied by degraded air quality. PBEM recommends tracking the local air quality index (AQI) using EPA's AirNow system: [https://www.airnow.gov/ website], [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saic.airnow&pli=1 Android app], [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/epa-airnow/id467653238 iPhone app].		Heat can be accompanied by degraded air quality. PBEM recommends tracking the local air quality index (AQI) using EPA's AirNow system: [https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Portland&state=OR&country=USA website], [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saic.airnow&pli=1 Android app], [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/epa-airnow/id467653238 iPhone app].

	== City Thresholds and Action Items ==		== City Thresholds and Action Items ==

Net@portlandoregon.gov at 15:20, 13 May 2023

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	== EPA AirNow AQI Quality Monitoring System ==		== EPA AirNow AQI Quality Monitoring System ==
	Heat can be accompanied by degraded air quality. PBEM recommends tracking the local air quality index (AQI) using ~~the~~ AirNow [https://www.airnow.gov/ website] or [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saic.airnow&pli=1 Android] or [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/epa-airnow/id467653238 iPhone] ~~apps~~.		Heat can be accompanied by degraded air quality. PBEM recommends tracking the local air quality index (AQI) using EPA's AirNow system: [https://www.airnow.gov/ website], [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saic.airnow&pli=1 Android app], [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/epa-airnow/id467653238 iPhone app].

	== City Thresholds and Action Items ==		== City Thresholds and Action Items ==

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* General Guidelines */

2023-05-13T15:18:01Z

General Guidelines

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	== General Guidelines ==		== General Guidelines ==
	As always, every NET's personal health and safety must be their absolute top priority. Any NET who suspects that their deployment conditions might be unhealthy is required to notify their Incident Team Leader (ITL) or PBEM Incident Commander (IC) and remove ~~themselves~~ to a safer environment immediately. Do not become a patient!		As always, every NET's personal health and safety must be their absolute top priority. NETs may not distribute or give away their own supply of water or other health provisions unless replenishment is expected imminently.

			Any NET who suspects that their deployment conditions might be unhealthy is required to notify their Incident Team Leader (ITL) or PBEM Incident Commander (IC) and remove themself to a safer environment immediately. Do not become a patient!

			If NET volunteers are working alongside City employees who receive direction to modify, relocate, or suspend their work, these directives apply to NETs as well. All safety guidelines applicable to employees apply to volunteers as well.

	== OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App ==		== OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App ==
	PBEM highly recommends installing this smartphone app to monitor conditions. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatapp.html		PBEM highly recommends installing this smartphone app to monitor conditions, and as a reference for heat stress indicators. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatapp.html

			== EPA AirNow AQI Quality Monitoring System ==
			Heat can be accompanied by degraded air quality. PBEM recommends tracking the local air quality index (AQI) using the AirNow [https://www.airnow.gov/ website] or [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saic.airnow&pli=1 Android] or [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/epa-airnow/id467653238 iPhone] apps.

	== City Thresholds and Action Items ==		== City Thresholds and Action Items ==
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	'''''Heat Index*'''''		'''''Heat Index*'''''
	\|'''''Heat Index + 10'''''		\|'''''Heat Index +'''''

	''(tasked with high exertion activities**)''		''(Lower threshold when tasked with high exertion activities**)''
	\|'''''Action Taken'''''		\|'''''Action Taken'''''

	(''~~Actions continue and~~ build on each other for escalating Heat Indices'')		(''Levels build on each other for escalating Heat Indices'')
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	* A 10-minute break every 2 hours is ''required'', however a 10-minute break at least every hour is ''recommended''.		* A 10-minute break every 2 hours is ''required'', however a 10-minute break at least every hour is ''recommended''.
	* Volunteers should be encouraged to take preventative cool-down rests in order to prevent the onset of heat-related health impacts.		* Volunteers should be encouraged to take preventative cool-down rests in order to prevent the onset of heat-related health impacts.
	* Additional cold or cool drinking water will be made readily accessible to all ~~workers~~. Access to shaded areas will be provided as close as practical to work area. When practical, work areas will be located entirely in shade.		* Additional cold or cool drinking water will be made readily accessible to all volunteers. Access to shaded areas will be provided as close as practical to work area. When practical, work areas will be located entirely in shade.
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	* Work assignments should be prioritized for cooler parts of the day and ~~bureaus should consider limiting~~ field work to critical functions at a moderate ~~work~~ pace.		* Work assignments should be prioritized for cooler parts of the day and field work should be limited to critical functions conducted at a moderate pace.
	* ~~Bureaus should consider~~ assigning ~~workers~~ to air-conditioned areas ~~or to assist with severe~~ heat response activities.		* Consider assigning volunteers to air-conditioned areas and modifying heat response activities.
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	\| colspan="3" \|''*When the [https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-index Heat Index] reaches each of these levels the City will comply with the standards for Heat Safety set forth by OR-OSHA which are available in [https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/factsheets/fs91.pdf English] and [https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/factsheets/fs91s.pdf Spanish].''		\| colspan="3" \|''*When the [https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-index Heat Index] reaches each of these levels the City will comply with the standards for Heat Safety set forth by OR-OSHA which are available in [https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/factsheets/fs91.pdf English] and [https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/factsheets/fs91s.pdf Spanish].''

	''**'' ''~~high~~ exertion activities include but are not limited to ~~paving,~~ climbing, carrying loads over 40 pounds, indoor areas ~~whose~~ heat exceeds outdoor temperatures, and strenuous manual labor which may require heat trapping PPE and/or impermeable protective clothing.''		''**'' ''High exertion activities include but are not limited to climbing, carrying loads over 40 pounds, work in indoor areas where heat exceeds outdoor temperatures, and strenuous manual labor which may require heat-trapping PPE and/or impermeable protective clothing.''

	''*** Essential functions are defined by ~~bureau operations~~ and include but are not limited to work required to protect life and property.''		''*** Essential functions are defined by PBEM and include but are not limited to work required to protect life and property.''
	\|}		\|}
	~~'''Working in the heat:'''~~

	* Increase hydration – consider drinks with electrolytes,
	* Wear loose fitting clothing,
	* Wear a wide-brimmed hat,
	* Take frequent breaks in the shade, and reapply sunscreen frequently.
	* Watch for signs of heat related illnesses, and report to supervisor immediately

	~~'''Heat Illness Prevention Training:'''~~

	* Complete the Heat Illness Prevention Training in City Learner. For contract staff. Please review the OR-OSHA Heat Illness Prevention online training course
	~~'''Working in the heat:'''~~

	~~'''OR-OSHA Heat Notice:'''~~

	* <nowiki>https://osha.oregon.gov/news/notices/Pages/heat-illness.aspx</nowiki>

			=== '''Working in the heat''' ===
			* Increase hydration. Consider drinks containing electrolytes.
			* Wear loose fitting clothing.
			* Wear a wide-brimmed hat.
			* Take frequent breaks in the shade, and reapply sunscreen frequently.
			* Watch for signs of heat related illnesses, and report to supervisor immediately.

	'''~~For supervisors:~~'''		=== '''OR-OSHA Notices for heat, and other concerns''' ===
			* https://osha.oregon.gov/news/notices/Pages/default.aspx

	* ~~Supervisors should be prepared to modify outdoor work activities for crews such as moving more strenuous outdoor jobs to~~ the ~~early morning hours, and assigning afternoon tasks indoors or in shady areas~~.		=== '''Heat Illness Prevention Training:''' ===
	* Communicate with employees frequently		* Please review the [https://osha.oregon.gov/edu/courses/Pages/heat-illness-prevention-online-course.aspx OR-OSHA Heat Illness Prevention online training course]. Log time as '''Self-reported''' > '''Advanced Training'''.
	* Allow for a 10 minute rest period for every two-~~hour period~~		* [https://www.publicalerts.org/heat PublicAlerts.org Extreme Heat] educational materials and printable handouts.
	* ~~Ensure employees have sufficient cool water (32 ounces per hour while working in~~ heat)

	'''When to seek help:'''		=== '''When to seek help''' ===
			* Keep in check with your body and monitor your co-workers for symptoms of heat related illnesses. These may include:
			** Headache
			** Weakness
			** Confusion and/or slurred speech
			** Fainting and/or trouble responding
			** Cramps
			** Dizziness
			* If you, a co-worker experience these symptoms while working in high temps, it may be heat stroke, heat exhaustion, or other heat-related conditions.
			* Shade the injured person, provide a cool towel and make sure liquids are available. If the person is having trouble responding or complains of significant exhaustion, it’s time to get them to medical care or call 911.

	* Keep in check with your body and ~~monitor your co-workers for symptoms of heat related illnesses. These may include~~:		=== '''For Incident Team Leader (ITLs) and Safety Officers:''' ===
	** Headache, weakness, confusion and/or ~~slurred speech, fainting and/or trouble responding, cramps, dizziness~~		* Be prepared to modify outdoor work activities and reschedule more strenuous outdoor tasks to the early morning hours. Assign afternoon tasks indoors or in shady areas.
	* ~~If you,~~ a co-~~worker experience these symptoms while working in high temps, it may be heat stroke, heat exhaustion~~, or ~~other heat-related conditions~~.		* Communicate with volunteers under your command frequently. NETs' safety is our top operational priority at all times.
	* ~~Shade the injured person, provide a~~ cool ~~towel and make sure liquids are available~~. If the ~~person is having trouble responding or complains~~ of ~~significant exhaustion, it’s time to get them to medical care or call 911~~.		* Require a 10 minute rest period ''at least'' every two-hours, or more often if at all possible.
			* Ensure volunteers have sufficient cool water (32 ounces per hour while working in heat). Request assistance from the next level of command if necessary.

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* City Thresholds and Action Items */

2023-05-13T14:33:29Z

City Thresholds and Action Items

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			== General Guidelines ==
			As always, every NET's personal health and safety must be their absolute top priority. Any NET who suspects that their deployment conditions might be unhealthy is required to notify their Incident Team Leader (ITL) or PBEM Incident Commander (IC) and remove themselves to a safer environment immediately. Do not become a patient!

			== OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App ==
			PBEM highly recommends installing this smartphone app to monitor conditions. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/heatapp.html

	== City Thresholds and Action Items ==		== City Thresholds and Action Items ==
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
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	(''Actions continue and build on each other for escalating Heat Indices'')		(''Actions continue and build on each other for escalating Heat Indices'')
	\|-		\|-
	\|style="background: ~~darkred~~; ~~color: white"~~\|		\|style="background: yellow;\|
	'''''~~100+~~'''''		'''''80'''''
	\|style="background: ~~darkred~~; ~~color: white"~~\|		\|style="background: yellow;\|
	''95''		''80''
	\|style="background: ~~darkred~~; ~~color: white"~~\|		\|style="background: yellow;\|
	* ~~Limit physical exertion to~~ a ~~moderate work pace~~.		* Emphasize the NET 'buddy' system. NETs ''always'' work in pairs for safety. Incident Team Leaders (ITLs) and/or PBEM staff will maintain regular communication with volunteers.
	* ~~Bureaus will remove workers from field or move~~ to ~~air~~-~~conditioned workspaces~~.		* A 10-minute break every 2 hours is ''required'', however a 10-minute break at least every hour is ''recommended''.
	* ~~Emergency~~ work ~~and essential functions*** prioritized~~.		* Volunteers should be encouraged to take preventative cool-down rests in order to prevent the onset of heat-related health impacts.
			* Additional cold or cool drinking water will be made readily accessible to all workers. Access to shaded areas will be provided as close as practical to work area. When practical, work areas will be located entirely in shade.
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	''85''		''85''
	\|style="background: darkorange;\|		\|style="background: darkorange;\|
	* Work assignments should be prioritized for cooler parts of the day and bureaus should consider limiting field work to critical functions at a moderate work pace.		* Work assignments should be prioritized for cooler parts of the day and bureaus should consider limiting field work to critical functions at a moderate work pace.
	* Bureaus should consider assigning workers to air-conditioned areas or to assist with severe heat response activities.		* Bureaus should consider assigning workers to air-conditioned areas or to assist with severe heat response activities.
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	\|style="background: ~~yellow~~;\|		\|style="background: darkred; color: white"\|
	'''''80'''''		'''''100+'''''
	\|style="background: ~~yellow~~;\|		\|style="background: darkred; color: white"\|
	''80''		''95''
	\|style="background: ~~yellow~~;\|		\|style="background: darkred; color: white"\|
	* ~~Regular communication with employees working alone or buddy system~~.		* Limit physical exertion to a moderate work pace.
	* ~~A 10-minute break every 2 hours is required, while a 10 -minute break every hour is recommended as operations permit~~ or ~~as directed by manager.~~		* PBEM will remove volunteer from the field or move them to air-conditioned workspaces.
	* Workers should be encouraged to ~~take preventative cool~~-~~down rests in order to prevent the onset of heat-related health impacts~~.		* Emergency work and essential functions*** will be prioritized.
	* ~~Additional cold or cool drinking water readily accessible to all workers. Access to shaded areas as close as practical to~~ work ~~area~~.~~'' ''~~
	\|-		\|-
	\| colspan="3" \|''*When the Heat Index reaches ~~this level~~ the City will comply with the standards for Heat Safety set forth by OR-OSHA''		\| colspan="3" \|''*When the [https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-index Heat Index] reaches each of these levels the City will comply with the standards for Heat Safety set forth by OR-OSHA which are available in [https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/factsheets/fs91.pdf English] and [https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/factsheets/fs91s.pdf Spanish].''

	''**'' ''high exertion activities include but are not limited to paving, climbing, carrying loads over 40 pounds, indoor areas whose heat exceeds outdoor temperatures, and strenuous manual labor which may require heat trapping PPE and/or impermeable protective clothing.''		''**'' ''high exertion activities include but are not limited to paving, climbing, carrying loads over 40 pounds, indoor areas whose heat exceeds outdoor temperatures, and strenuous manual labor which may require heat trapping PPE and/or impermeable protective clothing.''

	''*** Essential functions are defined by bureau operations and include but are not limited to work required to protect life and property.''		''*** Essential functions are defined by bureau operations and include but are not limited to work required to protect life and property.''
	\|}		\|}
			'''Working in the heat:'''

			* Increase hydration – consider drinks with electrolytes,
			* Wear loose fitting clothing,
			* Wear a wide-brimmed hat,
			* Take frequent breaks in the shade, and reapply sunscreen frequently.
			* Watch for signs of heat related illnesses, and report to supervisor immediately

			'''Heat Illness Prevention Training:'''

			* Complete the Heat Illness Prevention Training in City Learner. For contract staff. Please review the OR-OSHA Heat Illness Prevention online training course
			'''Working in the heat:'''

			'''OR-OSHA Heat Notice:'''

			* <nowiki>https://osha.oregon.gov/news/notices/Pages/heat-illness.aspx</nowiki>


			'''For supervisors:'''

			* Supervisors should be prepared to modify outdoor work activities for crews such as moving more strenuous outdoor jobs to the early morning hours, and assigning afternoon tasks indoors or in shady areas.
			* Communicate with employees frequently
			* Allow for a 10 minute rest period for every two-hour period
			* Ensure employees have sufficient cool water (32 ounces per hour while working in heat)

			'''When to seek help:'''

			* Keep in check with your body and monitor your co-workers for symptoms of heat related illnesses. These may include:
			** Headache, weakness, confusion and/or slurred speech, fainting and/or trouble responding, cramps, dizziness
			* If you, a co-worker experience these symptoms while working in high temps, it may be heat stroke, heat exhaustion, or other heat-related conditions.
			* Shade the injured person, provide a cool towel and make sure liquids are available. If the person is having trouble responding or complains of significant exhaustion, it’s time to get them to medical care or call 911.

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''95''
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* Limit physical exertion to a moderate work pace.
* Bureaus will remove workers from field or move to air-conditioned workspaces.
* Emergency work and essential functions*** prioritized.
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'''''90'''''
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''85''
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* Work assignments should be prioritized for cooler parts of the day and bureaus should consider limiting field work to critical functions at a moderate work pace.
* Bureaus should consider assigning workers to air-conditioned areas or to assist with severe heat response activities.
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'''''80'''''
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* Regular communication with employees working alone or buddy system.
* A 10-minute break every 2 hours is required, while a 10 -minute break every hour is recommended as operations permit or as directed by manager.
* Workers should be encouraged to take preventative cool-down rests in order to prevent the onset of heat-related health impacts.
* Additional cold or cool drinking water readily accessible to all workers. Access to shaded areas as close as practical to work area.'' ''
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| colspan="3" |''*When the Heat Index reaches this level the City will comply with the standards for Heat Safety set forth by OR-OSHA''

''**'' ''high exertion activities include but are not limited to paving, climbing, carrying loads over 40 pounds, indoor areas whose heat exceeds outdoor temperatures, and strenuous manual labor which may require heat trapping PPE and/or impermeable protective clothing.''

''*** Essential functions are defined by bureau operations and include but are not limited to work required to protect life and property.''
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