City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manual

City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał

to reduce the effects of heat. B. It is recommended that employees wear tight-woven clothing that has a minimum ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of at least 30 (i.e., allows 1/30th of the UV radiation falling on the surface of the clothing to pass through it). Clothing should be lightweight, light colored, loose-fitting, and have a collar to assist with keeping cool. C. Hats should be made of close-weave material and have a wide brim or be legionnaire-style. In circumstances where the wearing of a broad-brimmed hat causes difficulties due to their size, sunscreen and other protective measures should be used instead. D. Sunscreen does not offer complete protection and should always be used in conjunction with other protection such as protective clothing. Broad-spectrum and water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30+ should be used. E. Employees using sunscreen should check the “use by date” of the sunscreen to verify if its effectiveness has expired per the manufacturer’s recommendations. F. Sunscreen will be placed in an easily accessible location, and employees instructed in correct application and use. Sunscreen should be generously applied to all areas of exposed skin at least 20 minutes before going outside and should be reapplied at least every 2 hours, as directed by the manufacturer’s instructions, or as changing conditions warrant. 7.0 PEOPLE & CULTURE CONTACT Safety and Health Manager 8.0 APPENDIX, APPENDICES Heat Stress Resources https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/heat_index/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/default.html

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