PPT-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 US Department of Labor It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the US Department of Labor nor does the mention of trade names commercial products or organization imply endorsement by the US . 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. 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. 2014 . DOL Safety Training Stand Down. Heather Martin, MSPH . 2. Heat Illness: Matter of Life or Death. Heat is the leading weather-related killer in the US- more than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, lightning or any other weather event combined. . 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. DOL Safety Training Stand Down. Heather Martin, MSPH . 2. Heat Illness: Matter of Life or Death. Heat is the leading weather-related killer in the US- more than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, lightning or any other weather event combined. . 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. 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. A Risk Easy to Battle. This material was produced under grant number SH05051SH8 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 mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.. 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.. of work-related accidents and illnesses . in line with a . Vision Zero . approach. Dr. Andreas D. . Stoimenidis. Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work. . VISION ZERO WP. Actions. . to improve prevention .