PPT-Workplace Heat Illness Prevention

Presented By Date Know the Facts Each year thousands of workers become sick from heat exposure on the job Some cases are fatal Who is Affected by Heat Indoor and outdoor workers. For. ANR Employees and Volunteers. By. INTRODUCTION. T. here were an average of 117 heat-caused fatalities in the US each year from 2000 to 2009.. About 25% of these fatalities occurred in outside locations.. 2015. Heat Illness . Natural bodily systems fail to cool the body . Very . high body temperatures . can be lethal. Heat-related . illnesses include:. Heat rash - skin irritation from excessive sweating. 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. . Heat Illness Prevention Training. This Heat Illness Prevention training. is required for all Supervisors and Employees . working at all outdoor locations. Heat Illness Prevention Program . Requirements. University of Nevada, Student Health Center. August 9, 2016. Goals. Recognize signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses. Understand immediate treatment of heat illnesses. Review risk factors that may predispose athletes to heat related illnesses. 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. HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION For ANR Employees and Volunteers By INTRODUCTION T here were an average of 117 heat-caused fatalities in the US each year from 2000 to 2009. About 25% of these fatalities occurred in outside locations. HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION For ANR Employees and Volunteers By INTRODUCTION T here were an average of 117 heat-caused fatalities in the US each year from 2000 to 2009. About 25% of these fatalities occurred in outside locations. Heat Illness . Natural bodily systems fail to cool the body . Very . high body temperatures . can be lethal. Heat-related . illnesses include:. Heat rash - skin irritation from excessive sweating. Heat cramps - muscle pains or spasms. Agenda. Why Safety Matters. Heat Illness: What to Look For. Heat Stroke: What to Look For. Tips on Prevention. Test Your Knowledge. Why safety. Matters. Every day in the United States 11 workers are seriously injured or die from heat stress.*. . Ted Bunch, Technical Specialist. June, 2022. Heat Illness Prevention. Additional applicability. 437-003-0005 Additional applicability. 437-007-0004 Applicability of Rules. Heat Illness Prevention. 1 University of California, Merced A. Applicability This Heat Illness Prevention Procedures Manual has been created to comply with California Code of Regulations Title 8 , Section 3395, Heat Illne Office of Environmental Health & Safety. Occupational Health & Safety Program. x3. -0448. Rev. 3/23. Outline. Heat illness. Risk factors. How the body handles heat. Types of heat illness. Prevention of heat illness.