NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself From Cold StressMIELKE
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself From Cold Stress - workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress.
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself From Cold StressMIELKE
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself From Cold Stress - workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress.
Cold temperatures and increased wind speed (wind chill) cause heat to leave the body more quickly, putting workers at risk of cold stress. Anyone working in the cold may be at risk, e.g. workers in freezers, outdoor agriculture and construction.
The winter season is almost upon us. Workers need to work in cold outdoor environments while other recreate in outdoor environments. Either way, people are exposed to the cold. This is a comprehensive view of the cold stress and how to prevent exposure and what to do if your are exposed to the cold, wind, and rain/snow.
Injury to the skin caused by exposure to extreme cold is called frostbite. This happens when you are exposed to temperatures below the freezing point of your skin.
https://www.icliniq.com/articles/diseases-and-disorders-common-medical-conditions/frostbite
Heat illness can grab anyone in most every industry and out-of-work activities. Presenter is a coach outside of work, a Safety, Health and Wellness professional, and has seen both athletes and workers fall victim to heat. This presentation uses facts from a variety of sources along with his first-hand experience.
Cold temperatures and increased wind speed (wind chill) cause heat to leave the body more quickly, putting workers at risk of cold stress. Anyone working in the cold may be at risk, e.g. workers in freezers, outdoor agriculture and construction.
The winter season is almost upon us. Workers need to work in cold outdoor environments while other recreate in outdoor environments. Either way, people are exposed to the cold. This is a comprehensive view of the cold stress and how to prevent exposure and what to do if your are exposed to the cold, wind, and rain/snow.
Injury to the skin caused by exposure to extreme cold is called frostbite. This happens when you are exposed to temperatures below the freezing point of your skin.
https://www.icliniq.com/articles/diseases-and-disorders-common-medical-conditions/frostbite
Heat illness can grab anyone in most every industry and out-of-work activities. Presenter is a coach outside of work, a Safety, Health and Wellness professional, and has seen both athletes and workers fall victim to heat. This presentation uses facts from a variety of sources along with his first-hand experience.
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Heat-related illness and injuries are the most frequent cause of environmentally related death, occurring more often than illness or injury related to lightning, tornado, hurricane, flood, cold, and winter-related fatalities.
Such illnesses and injury range from minor conditions such as heat rash, edema, cramps and fainting to moderate conditions such as heat exhaustion. Heat stroke is a major heat emergency, representing complete breakdown of the body's ability to regulate its temperature.
Presentation prepared by John W. Lyng, MD, FACEP, NREMT-P. Dr Lyng is Medical Director or North Memorial Ambulance & Air Care and an Emergency Department Physician at North Memorial Medical Center in Minneapolis.
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Definition of Pressure
Boyles Law & Dalton's law of partial pressures
Sources of pressure hazards in the body
Boilers and Pressure Hazards
High-temperature water (HTW) hazards
Define and know hazards of Unfired Pressure Vessels
Diagram of a typical pressure vessel showing potential points for leakage or rupture.
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Then there are factors such as temperature, allergens, pollution and altitude that cannot be controlled and can have serious effects on human performance. Environmental factors such as temperature during competition can hinder performance if not taken seriously. The average body temperature is 37°C
Then there are factors such as the temperature, allergens, pollution and altitude that cannot be controlled and can have serious effects on human performance. Environmental factors such as temperature during competition can hinder performance if not taken seriously. The average body temperature is 37°C
Occupational heat stress is the net load to which a worker is exposed from the combined contributions of metabolic heat, environmental factors, and clothing worn which results in an increase in heat storage in the body
3. Heat Cramps
• Definition - Painful, brief muscle cramps due to exercise or work
in a hot environment. Muscles may spasm or jerk involuntarily.
Cramping may be delayed and happen a few hours later
• Corrective Actions – Cramps will usually disappear on their own.
Drinks sports drinks containing electrolytes
(Gatoraide, Poweraide) and rest in a cool environment
4. Burns
• On a hot summer day Asphalt can reach temperatures of 140
degrees Fahrenheit, while steel can reach 158.
• The human body experiences first degree burns at 111 degrees
Fahrenheit.
• Wear gloves and pants while handling Asphalt or
metal objects
5. Dizziness/ PPE
• Dizziness can impair judgement and pose a serious health hazard
• Sweating of the palms can cause drops and slipping of the material
being carried, causing possible injury of damage to equipment.
• Fogging of the safety glasses can cause impaired vision along with
depth perception.
• Wear gloves when hands become sweaty and keep a clean rag on
your person to clear your safety goggles. When feeling dizzy, cease
work and rest in a cool environment and drink lots of fluids
7. Heat Stroke
• Definition - A condition marked by fever and often by
unconsciousness, caused by failure of the body's temperature-
regulating mechanism when exposed to excessively high
temperatures.
8. Warning Signs
• Confusion.
• Dark-colored urine (a sign of dehydration)
• Dizziness.
• Fainting.
• Fatigue.
• Headache.
• Muscle or abdominal cramps.
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
9. Corrective Actions
• Lower temperature
• Apply cold compress
• Have them lie down
• Elevate feet
• Provide fluids
10. Heat Exhaustion
• Definition - A heat-related illness that can occur after you've been
exposed to high temperatures, and it often is accompanied by
dehydration.
11. Warning Signs
• Thirst
• Weakness
• Headache
• Loss of consciousness
• Nausea and vomiting
• Muscle cramps
• Dizziness
12. Corrective Actions
• Move the person out of the heat and into a shady or air-
conditioned place.
• Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly.
• Remove tight or heavy clothing.
• Have the person drink cool water or other nonalcoholic beverage
without caffeine.
• Cool the person by spraying or sponging with cool water and
fanning.
• Monitor the person carefully.
13. Heat Rashes
• Definition - An irritation of the skin that results from excessive
sweating during hot and humid weather.
14. Warning Signs
• Clear, fluid-filled blisters and bumps
• Red bumps and itching or prickling in the affected area
• Firm, flesh-colored lesions that resemble goose bumps
15. Corrective Actions
• Washing the affected area with a mild soap and rinsing the area
• Wear clothing that allows the skin to breathe in a hot environment
• Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration in
hot environments