heat stress by north carolina department of labor
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Heat Stress
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ObjectivesDefinitionsCausal factorsHeat disorders and health effectsPrevention and controlEngineering controlsPPE
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ObjectivesWork practice controlsAcclimatizationRe-acclimatingAdministrative controlsWork monitoringTraining
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DefinitionsHeat 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
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The Four Environmental FactorsTemperature
Ambient air temperature
Humidity Amount of moisture in the air
Radiant heat Such as from the sun or a furnace
Air velocity Circulating air
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Causal FactorsAge, weight, degree of physical fitnessDegree of acclimatization, metabolismUse of alcohol or drugs
… as well as a variety of medical conditions such as hypertension all affect a person’s sensitivity to heat.
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Causal FactorsPrior heat injury predisposes an individual to
additional injuryType of clothing worn must be considered
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The Heat Equation
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Heat Disorders and Health Effects
Heat rash
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke
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Heat RashMost 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
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Heat RashPrevention
Prevented by breathable clothing, thorough cleansing of the skin
Treatment Treated by keeping skin dry, use of cooled sleeping
quarters, calamine lotion
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Heat CrampsMay 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
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Heat CrampsTreatment
Increase fluid intake, increase salt intake, rest and move to a cool place
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Heat ExhaustionBlood 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
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Heat ExhaustionTreatment
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.
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Heat StrokeA 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
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Heat StrokeSymptoms
Skin is hot and dry, flushed; rapid pulse; confusion; nausea; convulsions; rectal temp. > 105.8° F; unconsciousness
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Heat StrokeTreatment
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.
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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.
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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 95-129(1)
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Prevention and ControlEngineering controlsPersonal protective equipment (PPE)Work practice controls
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Engineering ControlsGeneral ventilationAir treatment/air cooling – air conditioningLocal air coolingConvectionHeat conductionRadiant heat sources
Shielding Insulation and surface modification
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Personal Protective EquipmentReflective clothing
Auxiliary body cooling Ice vests Wetted clothing – low humidity Water-cooled garments – hoods, vests and “long
johns” Circulating air – vortex tubes, compressed air
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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.
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AcclimatizationAcclimatization
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
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Re-AcclimatingAfter long absences
50% exposure on day back 20% per day increase for the next 2 days Final 10% on the 3rd day
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Work Monitoring ProgramsPersonal monitoring
Heart rate Recovery heart rate Oral temperature Extent of body water loss
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TrainingKnowledge of hazardsPredisposing factors – age, etc.Signs and symptomsPPEFirst aid Health effects of heat stroke
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Bottom LineExcessive heat in the work environment can
lead to: Serious physical harm, and Even death
The keys are: Recognition of the potential, and Prevention
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SummaryDefinitionsCausal factorsHeat disorders and health effectsPrevention and controlEngineering controlsPPE
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SummaryWork practice controlsAcclimatizationRe-acclimatingAdministrative controlsWork monitoringTraining
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Thank You For Attending!
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