Engineering controls should be applied where heat may impair the effectiveness or threaten the well being of workers.
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Examples of engineering controls include: shielding or insulating sources of radiant heat, eliminating steam leaks, increasing ventilation, and providing assists to reduce the strenuousness of the task. Temperature ranges intended to minimize performance decrements and potential harm to workers as a result of excessive heat are given in Table 12.6. The temperature ranges in the table are ceiling values; i.e., they assume that protective practices (such as acclimatization, training, and a cool place to rest) are in place.
Table 12.8 Wind chill.