15.1.12.

4 Flag System
A system of Heat Stress Index Warning Flags will be utilized to give a visual
indication on the Heat Stress Index range and associated relative risk:

 Black Flag All works are to be stopped once the heat index reaches 54 or higher (Heat stroke / sun
stroke highly likely with continued exposure). Under such conditions all work, with the exception of any Emergency Response
activities, are to cease until such circumstances drop to a Heat Stress Index below 54. Any Emergency Situation works will require
to be discussed.

 Red Flag Raised where Heat Stress Index is in range 41-53 . A red flag situation indicates a
state of “works may proceed but with caution” (Sun stroke, heat cramps or heat exhaustion likely, and heat stroke possible with
prolonged exposure and/ or physical activity). Appropriate control measures will need to be applied with a proactive watching brief
not only on potential escalating Heat Stress Index values but also on increased surveillance of workers displaying potential heat
stress illness traits.

 Yellow Flag Raised where Heat Stress Index is in range 33 - 40. Yellow flag situation indicates
a state of “works may proceed but with caution” (Sun stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure
and/ or physical activity). Appropriate control measures will need to be applied with a proactive watching brief not only on potential
escalating Heat Stress Index values but also on increased surveillance of workers displaying potential heat stress illness traits.

 Green Flag Raised where Heat Stress Index is in range 24-32. A green flag situation does not
indicate a “safe” (Fatigue possible with prolonged exposure and/ or physical activity) thermal environment however it does indicate
that the associated risk conditions can be considered acceptable but should continue to be monitored to ensure they do not
escalate. Associated flag poles shall be high enough that they can be seen above surrounding structures and shall be posted at
multiple locations to ensure visibility from all locales. Signs/posters will be posted around the sites as a reminder of what the flag
status means.

15.1.12.3
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Heat Index Chart
Temperature (°C) VS Relative Humidity
80
10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75%
%
48° 48 49 55 57
47° 47 47 51 55 59
46° 44 46 49 53 57 60 59
43° 40 42 44 47 50 54 58 62 66
40° 38 39 40 43 45 48 50 54 57 61 65
38° 35 36 37 38 40 42 43 46 49 52 56 58 60 64
35° 32 33 34 36 36 37 38 40 42 43 45 48 51 54 58
32° 29 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 41 43 45
29° 27 27 28 29 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 34 35 36
27° 24 24 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 29 30 30
Rest Period
Humidex
Heat Syndrome (Every
Value
Houre)
54° or Stop all
Heat stroke / sun stroke highly likely with continued exposure.
higher work

Sun strok, heat cramps or heat exhaustion likely, and heat stroke possible with 15min /
41° - 53°
prolonged exposure and /or physical activity Hour

10min /
33° - 40° Sun stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure and / or physical activity.
Hour

24° - 32° Fatigue possible with prolonged exposure and / or physical activity. If required