PPT-Heat-Related Illnesses: Recognition

A Risk Easy to Battle This material was produced under grant number SH05051SH8 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration US Department of Labor It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the US Department of Labor nor does mention of trade names commercial products or organizations imply endorsement by the US Government. The Center for Life Enrichment. Quality Assurance . 2013. Heat Exhaustion. Section 1. Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness . that . can occur after you’ve been exposed to high temperatures for a period of time and have become dehydrated. The Center for Life Enrichment. Quality Assurance . 2013. Heat Exhaustion. Section 1. Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after you’ve been exposed to high temperatures for a period of time and have become dehydrated. Environmental Considerations. Included are recommendations for:. Exercising in hot and humid environments. Recognition, treatment and prevention of heat related illnesses. Acclimatization recommendations. Heat . Burden While . Wearing . Personal . Protective Equipment (PPE). Developed for . Healthcare . Workers . and Site Coordinators . Providing . Care . in . West African Countries Affected by the Ebola . Ian Stickel. 11th Grade Health. About Heat Illnesses. Causes. Dehydration. Over activity. Hot environments. Humid environments. The Body’s Reaction to Heat. During exercise the body attempts to maintain homeostasis by. Wearing . Personal . Protective Equipment (PPE). Developed for . Healthcare . Workers . and Site Coordinators . Providing . Care . in . West African Countries Affected by the Ebola . Outbreak. October . Pre Test. 1. Heat Related Illnesses can be fatal and result in death. A) . True. . B) . False. 2. Elderly and young children are not at risk for Heat Related Illnesses. A. ) . True. B) . False. Susan Harwood Training Grant. This material was produced under a grant . (. SH – 26280 - SH4) . . from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products, or organization imply endorsement by the U.S. . Objectives. At the end of this training you will:. Know the types of heat-related illnesses,. Know the causes of heat-related illnesses and conditions of high risk,. Know how to prevent heat-related illnesses and. Prevention of Heat Related Illnesses in Agriculture Susan Harwood Training Grant This material was produced under a grant ( SH – 26280 - SH4) from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products, or organization imply endorsement by the U.S. Environmental Considerations Environmental Considerations Included are recommendations for: Exercising in hot and humid environments Recognition, treatment and prevention of heat related illnesses Acclimatization recommendations Assistant Director. National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health. National Centre for Disease Control. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. February 14, 2020. Heat. Year 2015-2018 four warmest years on record globally. Heat Related Illnesses. Exposure to abnormal or prolonged amounts of heat and humidity without relief or adequate fluid intake can cause various types of heat-related illness. Always remember that mild heat illnesses have the potential of becoming severe life threatening emergencies if not treated properly.. humidity, there are things everyone (and, particularly, people at high risk) should do to lessen the chances of heat illnesses: Avoid overexertion, particularly during warmer periods of the day Kee