Acronyms
OSHA
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
80-degree F at 100% humidity,
(What is the Heat index?)
All can answer, closest gets the points!
87
Confusion, Slurred Speach
Loss of Consciousness
Hot, Dry Skin or excessive sweating
Very High body Temp
Heat Stroke
Syncope
"sin-ko-pea"
Plan describing hazards and prevention of heat illness, how to recognize and respond to symptoms, work/rest schedule among other rules.
Heat Illness Prevention Plan (section 8)
Employers must have and maintain a Heat Illness Prevention Plan available at worksites.
CDC
Center for Disease Control
90-degree F at 100% Humidity
(What is the Heat Index?)
All can answer, Closest gets the points!
132
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Weakness
Irritability
Thirst...
Heat Exhaustion
Asymptomatic
"a-symp-to-mat-ic"
Supplied for free, at least 32 oz each hour when heat index is 80 degrees f or higher. Available at 35-77 degree temperatures and be given plenty of opportunity to drink.
Drinking Water (Section 4)
NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Triple Point Value:
Cold Beverage on a Beach.
Well deserved Vacation!!!
Muscle Cramps or pain
Abnormally Dark urine
Weakness
exercise intolerant
Rhabdomyolysis
Acclimatization
"ac-cli-ma-ti-za-tion"
Allowing the body to adjust gradually to new climate or conditions.
Acclimatization (Section 7)
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Non occupational risk factor that can increase the body's sensitivity to heat.
106-degree F at 45% Relative Humidity
(What is the Heat Index?)
All can answer, Closest gets the points!
137
Fainting
Dizziness or light headedness
Can be a symptom of heat exhaustion
Heat Syncope
Not related, just for fun:
British for Aluminum
"a-lu-min-ni-um"
Defined as the blockage of direct sunlight.
Employer to provide when heat index is above 80 degrees F.
Access to Shade (Section 3)
Daily Double:
SIB
Safety Information Bulletin
July 2022 Pacificorp issued a Safety Information Bulletin on preventing heat related Illness.
Confusion, headache, loss of consciousness, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, seizures, kidney failure, cramps, death or permanent disability.
Not fun.
alternate answer:
Heat related Illness
Muscle cramps, pain or spasms in abdomen, legs or arms.
Can be a symptom of heat exhaustion
Heat Cramps
Daily Double:
Rhabdomyolysis
"rhab-do-my-ol-y-sis"
Requirements for training that are not optional.
Also known as...
Mandatory Training Requirements