PART VI OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS — Thermal environment
44
(1) An employer shall ensure that a thermal environment which is reasonable and consistent with the nature and degree of the work performed, as established by the ACGIH, is provided and maintained in a workplace.
44(2)
An employer shall provide appropriate and suitable monitoring equipment in a workplace where the thermal environment is likely to pose a hazard to a worker.
44(3)
Under unusually hot or cold working conditions an employer shall make further provision for the health and safety and reasonable thermal comfort of a worker, which may include:
44(a)
regular monitoring, posting of warning devices and additional first aid measures;
44(b)
provision of special equipment and clothing;
44(c)
provision of screens or shelters;
44(d)
medical supervision, hot or cold drinks and acclimatization procedures;
44(e)
limited work schedules with rest periods; and
44(f)
other appropriate controls and measures.
44(4)
In a workplace, an open flame, steampipe or other high temperature source shall be identified at the source and positioned or shielded to prevent contact by a worker, unless the exposed source is necessary for work processes and cannot be appropriately controlled by engineering means.
44(5)
Where a source referred to in subsection (4) is necessarily exposed, a worker shall wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Not legal advice. Verify the cited article against the signed agreement.