Survey Information Details

1.0 Executive Summary

The client contracted The Safety Network (Africa) (Pty) Ltd to conduct a cold stress survey at the premises, . The survey was conducted on 02 Sept 2026 by —.

The outdoor four-hour TWA ECT remained above the cold-stress TWA-OEL of 10 °C. The chill room exposure fell below the OEL and requires the minimum controls of Regulation 9(2).

2.0 Purpose Of The Survey

1. Assess cold stress exposure of employees performing outdoor or refrigerated work
2. Measure dry-bulb temperature and air velocity at representative positions
3. Calculate the four-hour TWA Equivalent Chill Temperature
4. Recommend cold stress control measures where required

3.0 Contents Of Report

1. 1.0Executive Summary
2. 2.0Table Of Contents
3. 3.0List Of Tables, Figures And Diagrams
4. 4.0List Of Terms And Abbreviations
5. 5.0Introduction
6. 6.0Monitoring Methods And Procedure Followed
7. 7.0Results And Discussion
8. 8.0Recommendations
9. 9.0Conclusion
10. 10.0Indemnity And Signatures
11. 11.0References
12. 12.0Annexures To The Report

4.0 Instruments Used

5.0 Results And Discussion

The outdoor four-hour TWA ECT remained above the cold-stress TWA-OEL of 10 °C. The chill room exposure fell below the OEL and requires the minimum controls of Regulation 9(2).

6.0 Recommendations

1. Maintain issued cold weather protective clothing
2. Apply warm-up breaks for chill room work
3. Address cold stress in the physical agent exposure risk assessment
4. Re-assess during the coldest month of the year

7.0 Conclusion

Cold stress is controlled outdoors. Chill room work requires the prescribed minimum cold-stress controls.

8.0 Annexures To The Report

• Annexure A — Certificate Of Approval As A Department Of Employment And Labour Approved Inspection Authority
• Annexure B — SAIOH Certificates Of Surveyor And Technical Signatory
• Annexure C — Equipment Calibration Certificates
• Annexure D — Raw Measurement Data
• Annexure E — Photo Log
• Annexure F — Site And Floor Plans