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Temperature Regulation Heat Exhaustion Sunstroke Heat Cramps Heat Injury Prevention Thermal Regulation How our body looses heat Evaporation RADIATION CONDUCTION CONVECTION Heat Exhaustion. TECH TALK viracon architectural glass HEAT SOAK TESTING This Tech Talk provides information on how to reduce theTempered glass may break without warning due to the REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR SPONTANEOUS Heat Stress. The body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn't enough. Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if precautions are not taken such as drinking water frequently and resting in the shade or air conditioning. Heat illnesses range from heat rash and heat cramps . Environmental Considerations. Included are recommendations for:. Exercising in hot and humid environments. Recognition, treatment and prevention of heat related illnesses. Acclimatization recommendations. Ergonomic . Principals (#01). Workplace ergonomics is an . applied science concerned with designing and arranging things . that people . use . efficiently . and . safely. In the workplace, ergonomic principles are used to set up production lines, design tools, and determine safe work loads. The number one cause of injuries at Colby is due to poor ergonomics and repetitive stress.. Page 1 Protect Your Hands Hand injuries are serious: Protecting your fingers and hands is important for your work and quality of life. Work - related hand injuries are one of the leading reasons w Ch. 2. Lifetime fitness . Part 3. Medical screenings. Get one of these before you start a program of vigorous physical activity. Basic assessment of a person’s overall health and personal fitness. L. Michael Waters, Jr., DO. St. Vincent’s Primary Care-. Branan. Field. Adjunct Clinical Professor PCOM-GA. Disclosures. Absolutely no conflicts to disclose!. I have 2 sons, they are both in this picture and involved with sports. The addition of body fluids, especially water. Body fluids lost during exercise primarily because of perspiration and heavy breathing. Is thirst a good indicator of fluid loss?. Exercise can blunt the thirst mechanism. Natural Disasters. Learning Objectives. Provide prevention and mitigation strategies for common natural . disasters. Identify the types of illnesses and injuries commonly seen in natural . disasters. Environmental Considerations Environmental Considerations Included are recommendations for: Exercising in hot and humid environments Recognition, treatment and prevention of heat related illnesses Acclimatization recommendations Injuries. Chronic Injuries- . result from overuse or training (ex.’s shin splints, stress fractures). Acute Injuries- . result from an accident that occurs while participating in an activity or just by coincidence (ex.’s spraining your ankle, straining a muscle, breaking a bone). The body burns calories and produces heat to maintain 98.6 Fahrenheit temperature.. Two effective ways the body rids itself of heat are: . Sweating - Sweat . evaporating . from skin . cools the body. BY STANDER FIRST AID.  . Collisions. When two players collide into each other access for injuries.. -. If one or more players are unresponsive DO NOT MOVE and . SIGNAL FOR PARK POLICE/MFLL BOARD MEMBER. The Win VA plant has shared a “Heat Guideline” as a best practice SOP.. Portal >Safety Procedures & Training > First Aid & BBP . SOP Heat Guideline. Be familiar with the heat index and what corresponding steps to take..