Heat Stress 1RAINING OBJLC1IVLS Awareness of the Methods to Control and Prevent Heat Stress Disorders Understanding of the Causes and Lffects of 1hermal Burns and Ultraviolet Radiation Lxposure Learn How to Recognize the Symptoms of Heat Stress and Provide Iirst-Aid Heat Stress Introduction Metabolism 1hermoregulation Heat Stress Iactors Ambient 1emperature 1emperature of Surrounding Objects Lnvironment Humidity Level of Physical Activity Heat Stress Lxposure Individual Health Heat: 1he Body's Reaction Minor Heat-Stress Disorders Heat Rash Persistent sweating where the skin breaks out in a rash Mineral Loss Perspiration glands secrete salts from the the body causing a mineral unbalance Water Loss Perspiration causes the body to lose necessary water causing dehydration Major Heat-Stress Disorders Heat Cramps Severe muscle cramps due to loss of body fluids and minerals Heat Lxhaustion 1he body's thermoregulation system is is overwhelmed due to the loss of large amounts of water resulting in headache, nausea and weakness Heat Stroke 1he MOS1 severe heat-stress disorder and life-threatening where the body internal thermoregulation system shuts down Heat Lxhaustion Moist & Clammy Skin Normal 1emperature Week, Dizzy or Iaint Headache & Nausea Dry Hot Skin & Red Very High 1emperature Pulse Rate Rapid Possible Collapse Heat Lxhaustion or Heat Stroke are MLDICAL LMLRGLNICLS Victims Require Immediate Medical Attention CALL 9JJ Heat Stroke Additional Risk lactors If your taking Medications check with your doctor or pharmacy to make sure they don't have an adverse affect under heat stress conditions. If you have had one of the heat-induced illnesses in the past this can increase your risk. Let your 1eam Lead know. If your wearing additional PPL (ex. Heavy protective clothing, hoods, respirators) Controlling Heat-Stress Physical condition Better physical fitness (under a doctor monitoring) results in a better ability to cope with heat. Age can contribute but is not a leading factor. Weight 1he ability to dissipate heat is a function of Surface area/weight. Higher your weight the more internal heat you will generate increasing your risk. Other Steps Lncourage workers to wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Workers should change their clothes if they get completely saturated. Use general ventilation and spot cooling at points of high heat production. Good airflow increases evaporation and cooling of the skin. Acclimatization Controlling Heat-Stress Work/Rest Cycles Iood and Water Intake 1hermal Burn Sources Open Ilame Superheated Steam Llectrical Lnergy Hot Liquids/Solids Degree of 1hermal Burns Iirst-Degree Second-Degree 1hird-Degree Reddened Skin w/No Blistering or Swelling Moist and Mottled Skin w/ Blistering And Lxtreme Pain Deep Burn of ALL Dermal Layers Where Skin Becomes Dry and Leathery and Charred 1hermal Burn Prevention 1hermal Burn 1reatment General Lmergency Care Stop the burning. Cool the burn. Cover the burn. SLLK MLDICAL A11LN1ION IOR ANY SLCOND DLGRLL OR HIGHLR BURNS! Llectrical Burns Call 9JJ in any case of an electrical burn. Do not go near the victim unless you are sure the power source has been turned off. Cover an electrical burn with a dry, sterile dressing. Do not cool the burn. Prevent the victim from getting chilled. 1here may be two wounds, one where the current entered the body and one where it left, and they may be deep. Ilash Burn to the Lyes &'#,/,943 Welding Screen Ilash Burn to the Lyes Anv time rom 3-12 hours ater oerexposure to ultraiolet light. vou mav begin to notice svmptoms: Pain that can be mild to erv seere Bloodshot eves Light sensitiitv Lxcessie tearing Blurrv ision Sensation o a oreign bodv in the eve In most cases. both eves are inoled. although the svmptoms mav be worse in the eve that receied more ultraiolet radiation. Always seek medical attention immediately if you have experience a flash burn. SUMMARY Heat Stress 1hermal Burns UV Radiation Manage these three dangers before they manage to get you!