Step 5 - Review your assessment

The following list is intended to help you review your assessment and any controls that may have been implemented:

• Review control options and implement controls where appropriate.
• Do your employees think there is still a problem? Have the numbers of complaints dropped and has this been due to any controls you have implemented?
• Has there been a reduction in unsafe actions, accidents, illnesses, absenteeism etc?
• Has there been an increase in productivity, worker satisfaction etc?

How often are people exposed to the thermal conditions that make them feel uncomfortable?

Frequent exposures

Be aware that new equipment, new manufacturing methods, new PPE etc, may all contribute to a change in the risk of heat stress. If any changes significantly alter the risk of heat stress, conduct a heat stress risk assessment.

Infrequent exposures

Conduct a risk assessment prior to each exposure. Ensuring your controls are in place, that training has been given, and emergency procedures are in place etc.

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