Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan Checklist

This Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan Checklist helps organizations protect workers during high temperatures. It guides teams through actions before, during, and after heat events: confirm heat index awareness, designate emergency plans and contacts, verify cooling options and ventilation, stock water, ice, and supplies, and prepare backup power. During heat, promote hydration, light clothing, shaded or air-conditioned rest areas, adjusted schedules to avoid peak heat, and awareness of symptoms of heat stress, exhaustion, and stroke. After heat, continue hydration, check on personnel, inspect equipment for heat damage, and capture improvements for future events. Includes sign-off and reviewer fields for accountability.