Safety While Working in Temperature Extremes Policy (Unrevised)
Overview:
The aim of this policy is to provide guidance to achieve an acceptable thermal working environment whether in buildings, cold areas, or exposed to outdoor weather extremes. The policy promotes a guide for management and staff on ways to minimise the effect of temperatures on University personnel. University staff, students, and volunteers work in diverse locations where ambient temperatures vary between extremes of hot and cold. This policy supports the establishment, maintenance and management of workplaces where staff, students, and volunteers may work unaffected by extremes of temperature. Abnormal temperature working conditions can cause heat stress or cold stress. In either condition work performance is likely to become impaired before any clinical effects are produced. Illnesses caused by exposure to temperature extremes are progressive and can be life threatening.
To link to this policy:
Please use the following URL instead of linking to individual
documents:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/167/
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/167/
| RMO File No. | 1994/2530 |
|---|---|
| Policy custodian | Vice-President (Services & Resources) |
| Effective from | 1 June 1992 |
| Review Date | 1 December 2007 |
| Entry modified | 11 December 2006 |
| Type | Unrevised |
| Contact for queries about the policy | Contact Human Resources, Telephone: (08) 8303 5666 Fax: (08) 8303 4353. |
Enclosed documents
| Title | Version | Last modified |
|---|---|---|
| Policy | 11 December 2006 | |
| Guidelines | 11 December 2006 | |
| Guidelines for the Protection of Outdoor Workers | 11 December 2006 |
Hardcopies of this document are considered uncontrolled. Please refer to the University Policy and Procedures website for the latest version.
