INCIRLIKABI48-151 governs policies and procedures protecting Incirlik Air Base personnel from adverse health effects caused by thermal stress.
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It addresses WBGT monitoring, work/rest cycles, hydration, acclimatization, heat-related conditions, and chemical defense ensemble operations. It requires supervisors to control heat stress, train workers, document training, and provide rest facilities.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel assigned, attached to, or associated with the 39th Air Base Wing (ABW).
Ensure Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) monitoring is completed when temperatures are above 85 degrees Fahrenheit for five consecutive days and discontinued when temperatures are below 85 degrees Fahrenheit for five consecutive days (typically between May and October). WBGT will be monitored every two hours beginning at 0830 and ending at 1630 of each day (including weekends and/or holidays). (paragraph 2)
Provide drinking water in a place convenient to work area where heat category is two or higher. If heat is artificially generated (i.e. welding, firefighting, etc.) drinking water should be made readily available to workers. Water should be kept cool but not cold. See Attachment 2 for recommended water intake. (paragraph 3)
Light, loose clothing made of breathable material should be worn during outdoor activities in hot conditions. If special clothing is required for performing a particular task and it impedes sweat evaporation or has high insulation value (firefighters, chemical warfare) the workers’ heat tolerance will be reduced. (paragraph 3)
Acclimatization to heat involves both physiological and psychological adjustments, which occur in an individual during the first two weeks of exposure to a hot environment. Workers arriving from colder climates during hot weather should be given light duty for two weeks to allow time for acclimatization. (paragraph 3)
If any of the signs and symptoms listed below persist after removing member to cool area and providing water, seek immediate medical attention. (paragraph 3)