Heat Stress Basics
What is the normal internal temperature of the human body
What is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius)?
Name the form of heat stress also known as prickly heat.
What is heat rash?
What symptom is common to all forms of heat stress?
What is sweating?
What is the most effective beverage for hydration in hot conditions?
What is water or a sports drink?
What does WBGT stand for?
What is Wet Bulb Globe Temperature?
Name one body reaction to extreme cold and one to extreme heat.
What are shivering and sweating?
Which form of heat stress is caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure to the brain?
What is heat syncope?
Which symptom distinguishes heat stroke from other heat stress forms?
What is confusion or loss of consciousness?
Why should caffeinated beverages be avoided in hot environments?
What is they act as diuretics and cause dehydration?
What color clothing absorbs less heat from sunlight?
What is white or light-colored clothing?
How many heat-related injuries requiring time off occur annually according to the National Safety Council?
What is 190,000?
Which form of heat stress involves painful muscle spasms caused by an electrolyte imbalance?
What are heat cramps?
Name one treatment for heat rash.
What is wearing loose clothing or taking cool baths?
What type of clothing is recommended for hot environments?
What is lightweight, loose-fitting, and breathable fabric clothing?
What practice involves adjusting to heat over time?
What is acclimatization?
What is the most serious form of heat stress?
What is heat stroke?
What condition is characterized by symptoms such as heavy sweating, fatigue, and dizziness?
What is heat exhaustion?
What should you do first if someone shows signs of heat syncope?
What is move them to a cool place?
Name one engineering control to reduce heat stress.
What is air cooling or insulation?
Name a scheduling strategy to reduce heat stress.
What is working in the morning and resting in the afternoon?
What is the main reason heat stress is challenging to address?
What is its effects are often dismissed until it's too late?
What form of heat stress requires immediate emergency medical attention?
What is heat stroke?
Name three symptoms of heat exhaustion.
What are heavy sweating, clammy skin, and nausea?
What is the recommended liquid intake schedule in hot environments?
What is one cup of water every 15–20 minutes?
What organization provides guidance on workplace conditions for heat stress?
What is the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)?