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1HLRMAL HAZARDS

Understanding of the Potential Lffects of


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
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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!

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