1. Regulatory and Safety Issues to Consider During Heat Treatments Gary Thompson

2. Issues Heat exposure Chemical exposure

3. Typical Scenario 120-130+ F 24-30 hours Periodic visual observations

4. Heat Exposure Heat rash Heat syncope Heat cramps Heat exhaustion Heat stroke

5. Know Signs and Symptoms Heat rash - prickly heat - hot humid environments Heat syncope - fainting Heat cramps - tired muscles

6. Serious Heat exhaustion - fluid loss –Sweaty, fatigued, weak, experience vertigo, nausea, or headache. Skin clammy and body temperature normal or slightly elevated.

7. Life Threatening Heat Stroke - heat regulation system shuts down. –Hot dry skin, rapid pulse, no sweat, low blood pressure.

8. Safety Issues Heat Induced Accidents –Impaired grip strength due to sweat. –Dizziness –Safety glasses fogging –Burns from hot surfaces

9. Worker Protection Safety Hierarchy of Control –Eliminate the hazard –Implement administrative controls –Personal Protective Equipment

10. Hazard Elimination Infrequently observed and expensive to implement –Thermocouple remote temperature reading devices. –Accurate, dependable temp. thermostats and regulating devices. –Preventive maintenance

11. Administrative Controls Limited exposure to the hot environment –Rotation of workers –Cool areas –Buddy system –Water and electrolyte availability

12. Personal Protective Equipment Insulated gloves Thermal protective vests

13. Medical Worker observation Worker training and awareness Employer awareness

14. Chemical Exposure Volatiles –Solvents –Pesticides

15. Regulatory and Safety Issues to Consider During Heat Treatments