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Heat Stress

This document outlines a heat stress control program to protect workers from heat-related illnesses. It describes symptoms of heat stress and how the body cools itself. Key factors that affect heat stress are outlined, including environmental conditions, work load, clothing, and individual health. The control program recommends training workers on heat stress, acclimatizing workers to heat gradually, monitoring workers and conditions, managing work schedules, providing water and rest breaks, and being prepared to provide first aid for heat-related illnesses.

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Heat Stress

This document outlines a heat stress control program to protect workers from heat-related illnesses. It describes symptoms of heat stress and how the body cools itself. Key factors that affect heat stress are outlined, including environmental conditions, work load, clothing, and individual health. The control program recommends training workers on heat stress, acclimatizing workers to heat gradually, monitoring workers and conditions, managing work schedules, providing water and rest breaks, and being prepared to provide first aid for heat-related illnesses.

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HEAT STRESS

OBJECTIVES
Detail key elements for controlling heat

stress
Inform personnel of an appropriate heat
stress control program

HEAT SYMTOMS
Heat rash
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heat stroke

HOW THE BODY DEALS WITH


HEAT
Evaporation of sweat
Radiation
Conduction
Convection

ENVIRONMENTAL
FACTORS
Solar load
Wind
Humidity

OTHER FACTORS
Work load
Clothing and

protective equipment
Condition of workers
Health

CONTROLLING HEAT STRESS


KEY ELEMENTS
Water
Acclimatization
Rest breaks
Monitoring environmental conditions

and workers

PROGRAM FOR CONTROLLING


HEAT STRESS
Train workers and supervisors
Acclimatize workers
Account For conditions of work and workers
Manage work activities
Establish drinking water program
Take additional measures as appropriate
Give first aid

TRAIN WORKERS AND


SUPERVISORS
Cause, risk factors, and types of heat

illnesses
How to recognize heat illness symptoms
Work and rest cycles
Drinking water
Avoiding use of alcohol and drugs
First aid and medical care

ACCLIMATIZE WORKERS
Start with a lighter work load, increase

level of work gradually


Start with longer rest periods, decrease
length gradually
Closely monitor workers response

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT


CONDITIONS
Environment
Lack of air movement
High temperatures
Direct sunlight

Job
Heavy work
Prolonged shifts

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT


CONDITIONS
Protective clothing and equipment
Thicker clothing
Tighter clothing
Darker colors
Chemical resistant clothing and respirators

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT


CONDITIONS
Worker condition and habits
Failure to drink water
Lack of acclimatization
Fatigue
Low salt diet
Malnutrition
Recent illness or injury

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT


CONDITIONS
Worker condition and habits
Diarrhea, vomiting, illness, infections, etc.
Medications that limit sweating
Excessive consumption of caffeine
Alcohol consumption during previous 24

hours

MANAGE WORK ACTIVITIES


Set up rest breaks
Rotate tasks
Shift times to do heavy work and work

requiring protective gear


Reduce work loads

ESTABLISH A DRINKING
WATER PROGRAM
Provide sufficient amounts of cool,

potable water
Provide single-use drinking cups or
drinking fountains
Place water in accessible locations

TAKE ADDITIONAL MEASURES


Shade (Respite Shelters)

PROVIDE FIRST AID


Designate person(s) responsible
Train on first aid procedures and getting

emergency medical help


Maintain first
aid supplies
Arrange for
emergency care

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