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Projects may elect to provide an outdoor designated smoking area on-site. An outdoor smoking area can be a covered pavilion with safe disposal bins for cigarettes. The area must be at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) away from the building.

TEMPORARY SIGNAGE Projects must communicate the no-smoking policy with temporary signage that is displayed until construction completion. The exact design and content of the signs is up to the project team and can be tailored to the project location and circumstances, including accommodation of safety sign guidelines.

Protection from extreme heat Construction workers exposed to hot environments are at risk for heat-related illnesses and injuries. [109] Construction management practices must address actions that employers and workers can take to prevent heat-related illnesses, which include heat stroke, exhaustion, cramps, and fainting.

Preventive measures include providing cool, shaded, or air-conditioned areas for rest, implementing required rest breaks and scheduling labor-intensive activities in cooler parts of the day. Scheduling must accommodate reduced workdays for workers who are new to working in warm environment (or returning to work) and during seasonal changes or abrupt weather changes. It is highly recommended to provide workers with proper attire, like light-colored, breathable clothing.

Train workers on extreme heat measures to increase awareness and likelihood of successful implementation. Refer to IPp1: Climate Resilience Assessment and IPp2: Human Impact Assessment findings to ensure the training and preventive measures are guided by a thorough understanding of the social context of the local community and workforce.

HVAC protection Construction activities release contaminants that may unintentionally enter the building’s HVAC system. Safeguard against this by avoiding use of HVAC systems during construction or, when use of the system is necessary, by ensuring the equipment has proper filtration during use.

Replace all HVAC filters prior to occupancy and after all construction activities are complete. Additionally, complete all tests and balance efforts after installing the new filters.

109 “Heat stress and workers”, Heat Stress, July 11, 2024, accessed March 31, 2025, https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/heat- stress/about/index.html#:~:text=Workers%20who%20are%20exposed%20to,heat%20storage%20within%20the%20body.

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