1. Module 7.2 Heat Stress

2. Section I: Focus Points Recommendations For an Occupational Standard For Workers Exposed to Hot Environments  Introduction (p.1-2)  Workplace Limits and Surveillance (p.2-5)

3. Section II: Focus Points Introduction  Introduction (p.16-18)

4. Conclusion of Module 7.2.1  We have concluded discussing Module 7.2.1, Thermal Ergonomics – Section 1 of the NIOSH Publication No. 86-113: Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986).

5. Section II: Focus Points Introduction  Introduction (p.16-18)

6. Section III: Focus Points Heat Balance and Heat Exchange  Heat Balance (p.18)  Heat Balance Equation (p.18)  Heat Exchange (p. 18-21)  CLO Insulation Units of Clothing (p.21-28)

7. Section IV: Focus Points Biological Effects of Heat  Physiological Response to Heat (p.29-30)  Muscular Activity and Work Capacity (29-32)  Sweating Mechanism (p.33-35)  Acclimatization to Heat (p.35-36)  Other Related Factors (p.37- 38)

8. Section IV: Focus Points Table IV  Table IV (p.41) Temperature Regulation Heatstroke Circulatory Hypostasis Heat Synope Water and/or Salt Depletion Heat Cramps Skin Eruptions Behavioral Disorders

9. Conclusion of Module 7.2.2  We have concluded discussing Module 7.2.2, Thermal Ergonomics – Sections 3 & 4 of the NIOSH Publication No. 86-113: Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986).

10. Module 7.2.2 Section 5 NIOSH Publication No. 86-113: Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986)

11. Section V: Focus Points Measurement of Heat Stress  Introduction (p.47)  Environmental Factors (p.47-60)  Estimation of Metabolic Heat (p.60-62)

12. Conclusion of Module 7.2.2  We have concluded discussing Module 7.2.2, Thermal Ergonomics – Section 5 of the NIOSH Publication No. 86-113: Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986).

13. Module 7.2.3 Sections 6 & 7 NIOSH Publication No. 86-113: Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986)

14. Section VI: Focus Points Control of Heat Stress  Introduction (p.63-65)  Engineering Controls (p.66-67)  Work and Hygienic Practices & Administrative Controls (p.67-71)  Heat Alert Program (p.71-72)

15. Section VI: Focus Points Control of Heat Stress  Auxiliary Body Cooling and Protective Clothing (p.72-75)  Performance Degradation (p.75)

16. Section VII: Focus Points Preventive Medical Practice  Introduction (p. 76-77)  Protection of Workers Exposed to Heat in Excess of RAL (p.77-78)  Medical Examinations (p.78-80)  Detailed Medical Examination (p.80-83)  Surveillance (p.83-84)

17. Conclusion of Module 7.2.3  We have concluded discussing Module 7.2.3, Thermal Ergonomics – Sections 6 and 7 of the NIOSH Publication No. 86-113: Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986).

18. Module 7.2.5 Section 9 Thermal Ergonomics – Heat NIOSH Publication No. 86-113: Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986)

19. Section IX: Focus Points Indices for Assessing Heat Strain  Introduction (p.101)  Direct Indices (p.101-102)  Rational Indices (p.102-104)  Empirical Indices (p.104-107)  Physiologic Monitoring (107-110)

20. Conclusion of Module 7.2.5  We have concluded discussing Module 7.2.5, Thermal Ergonomics – Section 9 of the NIOSH Publication No. 86-113: Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986).

21. Module 7.2.6 References & Appendix Thermal Ergonomics – Heat NIOSH Publication No. 86-113: Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986)

22. Reference & Appendix: Focus Points Recommendations For an Occupational Standard For Workers Exposed to Hot Environments  Terms and Symbols (p.128-140)

23. Conclusion of Module 7.2.6  We have concluded discussing Module 7.2.6, Thermal Ergonomics – References and Appendix of the NIOSH Publication No. 86-113: Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986).