Heat Stress. Objectives Definitions Causal factors Heat disorders and health effects Prevention and control Engineering controls PPE.

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Heat Stress

Objectives Definitions Causal factors Heat disorders and health effects Prevention and control Engineering controls PPE

Objectives Work practice controls Acclimatization Re-acclimating Administrative controls Work monitoring Training

Definitions Heat stress  Sum of environmental and metabolic heat loads on an individual minus the heat loss to the environment, primarily through evaporation Heat strain  Overall physiological response resulting from heat stress

The Four Environmental Factors Temperature  Ambient air temperature Humidity  Amount of moisture in the air Radiant heat  Such as from the sun or a furnace Air velocity  Circulating air

Causal Factors Age, weight, degree of physical fitness Degree of acclimatization, metabolism Use of alcohol or drugs … as well as a variety of medical conditions such as hypertension all affect a person’s sensitivity to heat.

Causal Factors Prior heat injury predisposes an individual to additional injury Type of clothing worn must be considered

The Heat Equation

Heat Disorders and Health Effects Heat rash Heat cramps Heat exhaustion Heat stroke

Heat Rash Most common problem in hot work environments Symptoms  Prickly heat is manifested as red papules and usually appears in areas where the clothing is restrictive  Sweat cannot freely evaporate from the skin and sweat ducts become plugged

Heat Rash Prevention  Prevented by breathable clothing, thorough cleansing of the skin Treatment  Treated by keeping skin dry, use of cooled sleeping quarters, calamine lotion

Heat Cramps May result after excessive water loss, sweating, dehydration Symptoms  Shriveled skin, sunken eyes, dry mouth and tongue  Severe pain and cramps in legs and abdomen, fainting or dizziness, weakness, profuse sweating, and headaches

Heat Cramps Treatment  Increase fluid intake, increase salt intake, rest and move to a cool place

Heat Exhaustion Blood moves toward outer body to remove heat.  Blood pools in the skin leaving less for the brain. Symptoms  Fatigue, headache, dizziness, profuse sweating, rapid pulse, thirst, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and fainting

Heat Exhaustion Treatment  Get to the shade, cool off, increase fluids, cold wet towels or ice, fan, elevate legs above heart, loosen clothing, don’t give any liquids containing alcohol or caffeine, may need IV.  If condition worsens, seek medical attention immediately.  If left untreated, heat exhaustion can lead to HEAT STROKE.

Heat Stroke A medical emergency and a life threatening condition caused by the failure of the heat- regulating mechanisms of the body, due to high heat and humidity.  Core temperature rises, body stops sweating

Heat Stroke Symptoms  Skin is hot and dry, flushed; rapid pulse; confusion; nausea; convulsions; rectal temp. > 105.8° F; unconsciousness

Heat Stroke Treatment  Remove to cooler location, loosen clothing, immerse in cool water, wrap in wet sheets, cold compresses to the head, neck and groin. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Citations for Heat Stress? Heat stress hazards are cited using the “General Duty Clause.” General Duty Clause  Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment that are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious injury or serious physical harm to his employees.

The employer failed to keep the workplace free of a hazard to which employees of that employer were exposed and:  The hazard was recognized in the industry,  The hazard was causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm, and  There was a feasible and useful method to correct the hazard. The “General Duty Clause” NCGS (1)

Prevention and Control Engineering controls Personal protective equipment (PPE) Work practice controls

Engineering Controls General ventilation Air treatment/air cooling – air conditioning Local air cooling Convection Heat conduction Radiant heat sources  Shielding  Insulation and surface modification

Personal Protective Equipment Reflective clothing Auxiliary body cooling  Ice vests  Wetted clothing – low humidity  Water-cooled garments – hoods, vests and “long johns”  Circulating air – vortex tubes, compressed air

Work Practice Controls Perform work activities during cooler periods of the day Minimize activity in hot area Slow down the work pace Reduce the number and duration of exposures Wear proper clothing Provide recovery areas Work rate  The fastest way to decrease the rate of heat production is to decrease the work rate.

Acclimatization  Successive heat exposures of at least one hour per day  Initially, 20% exposure for the first day, followed by 20% per day increase in exposure over the next four days

Re-Acclimating After long absences  50% exposure on day back  20% per day increase for the next 2 days  Final 10% on the 3 rd day

Work Monitoring Programs Personal monitoring  Heart rate  Recovery heart rate  Oral temperature  Extent of body water loss

Training Knowledge of hazards Predisposing factors – age, etc. Signs and symptoms PPE First aid Health effects of heat stroke

Bottom Line Excessive heat in the work environment can lead to:  Serious physical harm, and  Even death The keys are:  Recognition of the potential, and  Prevention

Summary Definitions Causal factors Heat disorders and health effects Prevention and control Engineering controls PPE

Summary Work practice controls Acclimatization Re-acclimating Administrative controls Work monitoring Training

Thank You For Attending! Final Questions?