How to use CrewCanopy

CrewCanopy is designed for a lead who needs a practical outdoor heat plan in under two minutes. It works best before the shift starts, at the midday reset, or when the weather changes faster than the original plan.

1. Enter the shift snapshot

• Add a short crew or task label so the output sounds natural when copied.
• Enter the current temperature and humidity, then set the real sun exposure for the work zone.
• Choose the workload, clothing drag, shift length, acclimatization, water access, rest quality, and whether anyone needs closer watching.

2. Read the heat lane first

The heat lane is the operating posture, not a diagnosis. CrewCanopy uses four lanes:

• Steady-cover lane: normal work can continue with basic shade, water, and scheduled checks.
• Managed-heat lane: moderate strain needs tighter breaks, staged water, and active lead monitoring.
• Hard-control lane: work must be restructured around cooling, rotation, and closer watch points.
• Stop-reset lane: heavy exposure is no longer routine; pause, move, cool, or reschedule the hard task.

3. Use the copy outputs

• Supervisor brief is designed for a quick toolbox talk, start-of-shift huddle, or message to another lead.
• Radio / WhatsApp script is intentionally shorter so it can be sent or read aloud without rewriting.
• Supply plan estimates how much water to stage and which cooling basics should be within reach.

4. Treat red flags as operational triggers

If someone becomes confused, faints, stops sweating in high heat, vomits repeatedly, or cannot recover after cooling, stop work and use your emergency process immediately. CrewCanopy is a shift-planning aid, not a substitute for medical judgment or site policy.