Heat Related Illness
When someone is irritable, thirsty, tired, headache, dizzy, weak, dry mouth, loss of appetite, craving sugar they are experiencing this.
What are the signs of dehydration?
This considers both temperature and humidity to indicate the level of heat. AKA the "real feel" of the temperature
What is the Heat Index?
True or False - particulates in wildfire smoke are not hazardous and do not make it to your lungs when you breathe
False
True or False - KN95 masks are approved respirators for elevated smoke days
False - N95. N99, N100, R95, P95 or P100 masks are the only approved filtering respirator for the district
True or False - A person Experiencing signs of heat illness cannot be left alone
True
When someone has a headache, nausea, clammy skin, heavy sweating, muscle cramps and fatigue they are experiencing this.
What are the signs of heat exhaustion?
NIOSH Application
What is the heat index app on all THPRD Phones?
Cough, sore throat, wheezing, redness of eyes, headache, fatigue, chest pain are some symptoms of this.
What are some symptoms of wildfire smoke exposure?
AQI is between 0 - 100 where no action is required
What is Level 1 procedures?
The THPRD plan that guides us in response to medical emergencies
What is the Emergency Medical Plan?
When someone has a headache, nausea, vomiting, dry/flushed skin, no longer sweating, agitation, confusion, decreased level of consciousness, shock they are experiencing this.
What are the signs of heat stroke?
The heat index is 80 degrees and access to shade and cool/cold drinking water is required
What is Level 1: Increased Heat Procedures?
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AQI is between 101 - 200. Outdoor maintenance operations should move indoors when possible. If unable, reduce time outside/high energy activities, take extra breaks, drink water and voluntarily use N95 district provided respirators.
What is Level 2 procedures
Ensure two way communication, notify staff when AQI reaches 101, 201, 276, 310, 849, ensure staff recieve training, provide access to N95s, monitor AQI using AirNow and indoor AQI using approved devices, are these workgroup responsibilities.
What are supervisors responsibilities for increased wildfire smoke?
Stop working, tell someone/supervisor, move to the shade/AC, remove PPE, drink cool water, cool off with water or icepack when you experience this.
What actions do you take when experiencing heat related illness?
The heat index is 90 degrees, communication procedures are set, observe employees for heat illness, implement heat illness prevention breaks and implement acclimatization plan.
What is Level 2: High Heat Procedures?
Pregnant people, Children, Adults over 65, people with lung diseases, respiratory infections, circulatory problems or other health conditions are in this group
Who are sensitive groups to smoke exposure?
This AQI level is considered very unhealthy to all and maintenance operations of all equipment outdoors stops immediately except vehicles. Mandatory respirator (N95) is required once above 277.
What is Level 3 procedures?
Report to your supervisor, safety committee representative, safety coordinator, email risk@thprd.org or submit a Safety Concern form available on InsideTHPRD.
What are the ways to report a safety concern at THPRD?
Call 911 and take steps to cool the person down
What do you do if you suspect someone is experiencing heat stroke?
The schedule that begins when the heat index hits 80 degrees or if you were hired by THPRD within the last 14 days
What is the Acclimatization Plan?
District phones, cells phones, radios and line of sight of sight with supervisors are these types of options for employees
What are communication options for employees during times of smoke?
At this AQI level all four stroke equipment operations cease and large equipment stops at noon unless adjusted by Risk Management
What is Level 2 AQI (101 - 200)
Having the rights to a safe and healthy workplace, the rights outlined within the heat and illness prevention training and the right to report safety concerns or workplace violations without fear of retaliation
What are our employee rights and whistleblower protections?