Summertime Safety
What plant has 3 leaves and resembles an oak leaf
What is Poison Ivy
This United States agency's goal is to provide a comprehensive framework to protect workers from heat-related hazards.
What is OSHA
Extremity swelling and facial flushing are symptoms of what heat related disorder
What is Heat Edema
Respirators, gloves, and fire-retardant uniforms are examples of this
What is PPE
Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease, and Sickle Cell Trait are all examples of _______ that impacts heat intolerance
What are Health Conditions
What part of the body is most injured by fireworks
What are the hands
Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, and Chloride are classified as what
What are electrolytes
Red papules on the skin that itch or burn are symptoms of what heat disorder
What is Heat Rash
These devices that radiate an intense amount of heat, help manufacture steel
What are Furnaces
When working in heat it is suggested to drink how many ounces of water per hour
What is 24 ounces
If someone receives a burn on their arm while grilling should you place their arm in cool or cold water
What is cool water
The net heat load to which a worker is exposed is called
What is Heat Stress
If a teammate has a temperature over 104 and their skin is hot/dry you should
What is call 911
In order to determine the exact degree of heat that teammates are exposed to, one must consider these two things
What are temperature and humidity
Consuming alcohol the day prior to your shift can lead to ________
What is dehydration
If you are caught in a current while swimming, should you swim with the current or against the current
What is with the current
If you are working beside a teammate and notice they may be overheating your first action should be
What is move them to a cooler environment
Painful cramps especially in the legs is a symptom of what heat related disorder
What are Heat Cramps
This common way to help stay cool is measured in Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM)
What is with a fan
As teammates age, this body system begins to deteriorate which makes the body less able to cope with temperature
What is the Central Nervous System
What percent of UV exposure to our eyes occurs while we are not in direct sunlight
What is 40%
While attempting to assist an overheated teammate who is vomiting or loosing consciousnesses you should never give them what
What is water or fluids
What percentage of American workers die from heat related illness every year
What is 20%
Reflective shields on equipment would be a way to minimize this
What is radiant heat
What ingredient in most energy drinks make it dangerous to consume in high heat environments
What is Caffeine