The University of Arizona is committed to protecting workers from risks related to exposure to heat and heat-related illnesses.
This program outlines the procedures, responsibilities and training required under Pima County and the City of Tucson Heat Ordinances along with Arizona Division of Occupational safety and Health heat-illness prevention requirements to ensure compliance and protect our university community.
EHS provides support for all key requirements for heat-illness prevention:
- Recognizing heat-related hazards and control trigger points
- Provide acclimatization, work-rest, and other heat-managed procedures
- Training on heat-illnesses and prevention
Covered Populations & Scope
This heat-illness prevention program applies to:
- All University of Arizona employees (faculty, staff, and student employees)
- Students participating in outdoor activities, athletics, field research, or work-study programs
- Contractors, subcontractors, and vendors performing work on university property
- Volunteers working in university-sponsored activities
- All University owned, operated, and leased locations (even if outside of Tucson or Pima County)
Heat Safety Written Program
This written program details the heat safety and illness prevention program requirements, roles and responsibilities, and provide templates to support compliance and safety.
Heat Illness Prevention Training
Initial, periodic, and annual training are required for those exposed to heat hazards that may cause or contribute to a heat-related illness. EHS can provide training upon request but also encourages internal training procedures or manufacturer-provided training (per equipment). Please see the online, self-paced Heat Stress in Research training for research specific information.