Action 2.5 Enhance protection of outside workers during extreme heat conditions

• Identify opportunities for targeted education to at risk workers and their employers (e.g. Factory and greenhouse workers, farmers, roofers, landscapers and construction workers);

• Identify options to modify outdoor staff work schedules and/or tasks to earlier in the day, or in shaded or indoor areas;

• Investigate alternatives for cooler clothing options and hats for outside workers;

• Provide sun protection options such as sunscreen or hats to staff;

• Promote the importance of hydration to staff.

Action 2.6   Continue to protect indoor air quality

• Continue to monitor the indoor air quality of corporate work places and public places;

• Encourage residential and business property owners to monitor air quality.

Action 2.7 Develop an Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) Response Plan

• Communicate AQHI warnings via email and a website link to the public as well as community partners (e.g. Windsor- Essex Housing Connections WEHC);

• Identify actions to limit pollution produced during AQHI warnings as well and limit staff and community exposure to poor air quality;

• In collaboration with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit increase education about the Air Quality Heat Index (AQHI).

Action 2.8 contaminants Decrease public and private contributions to air quality contaminants.

• Improve education and awareness of the Anti-Idling Bylaw;

• Enhance the City of Windsor’s Anti-Idling Bylaw and increase enforcement;

• Investigate the feasibility of replacing gas and diesel burning equipment with cleaner technologies such as electric powered equipment;

• Promote the benefits of public and private trees including carbon dioxide capture and improved air quality.

Action 2.9 Enhance monitoring for vector borne diseases and new infectious diseases

• Continue to work in collaboration with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) to undertake tick and mosquito surveillance programs;

• Promote the WECHU Fight the Bite public awareness campaign;

• Continue to participate in larviciding programs to decrease the spread of vector borne diseases;

• Provide personal protection for outside workers against vector borne disease;

• Enhance Bylaw Enforcement and response to standing water complaints.