C H Murphy||Clark-Ullman’s Boilermakers Field Division in Utah was recently faced with a challenging work environment while welding in the basement of a processing plant. The temperature reached 98 degrees Fahrenheit and the humidity hovered at 75%.
The attached photo illustrates the creative and effective solution the team devised. Two flexible ducts were connected to a portable air conditioner and directed to the work site. The temperature was brought down dramatically and allowed our Boilermakers to safely complete the project.
Our Safety Director has developed a policy that is used to protect our workers from the harmful effects of Heat Illness. The three basic tenants of the policy are:
- ACCLIMATION Allow the body time to acclimate to warmer temperature and higher humidity whenever possible.
- HYDRATION Plan ahead and drink clear liquids prior to performing work and often during work.
- DURATION Plan ahead and allow for rest stops during work when warmer temperatures and high humidity exists.
C H Murphy||Clark-Ullman employs Boilermakers, Millwrights and Refractory Bricklayers that know their safety is of top priority, be it in the field or in our ASME Code Fabrication shop. You can be assured that at C H Murphy||Clark-Ullman your projects will be of the highest quality completed in the safest of environments.
