What Works Implementation Guide: Heat Stress, Injury & Illness Prevention

A comprehensive guide to compliance, policies, programs and best practices related to heat injury and illness prevention.

Table of Contents:

1. Background & Context

   • 1.1 Introduction to Heat Stress

   • 1.2 Significance for Corporate EHS Leaders

2. Broader Climate & Heat Stress Dynamics

   • 2.1 Climate Change and Increasing Temperatures

   • 2.2 Scientific Basis of Heat Stress

3. Current Conditions & Environmental Challenges

   • 3.1 Overview of Present-Day Conditions

   • 3.2 Sector-Specific Vulnerabilities

4. Evolving Regulatory Landscape

   • 4.1 Global Regulatory Trends and Movements

   • 4.2 Current Regulatory & Practice Landscape (Federal & California)

5. Strategic Maturity Model & Self-Assessment

   • 5.1 Maturity Model Overview: 

   • 5.2 Diagnostic Tool: Organizational Self Assessment

   • 5.3 Implementation Tool: Risk Assessment and Prioritization

6. Policy & Program Toolkit

   • 6.1 Policy Development & Sample Policy Statement

   • 6.2 Program Guidance & Sample Program Template

7. Strategic Considerations & Sample Implementation Materials

   • 7.1 Decision Points & Corner Cases

   • 7.2 Practical Rollout Tools

8. Continuous Improvement

   • 8.1 Stakeholder Engagement

   • 8.2 Ongoing Education & Training

   • 8.3 Efficacy Assessment

9. Conclusion & Next Steps

   • 9.1 Summary of Key Takeaways

   • 9.2 Action Plan for Organizations

   • 9.3 Future Considerations

10. References & Works Cited