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CSU Channel Islands Heat Stress Program

This program provides guidelines for preventing heat illness in hot work environments and outlines the signs, symptoms, and appropriate responses to heat-related conditions. It covers personal and environmental risk factors, as well as measures for measuring and controlling heat exposures.

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CSU Channel Islands Heat Stress Program

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  1. CSU Channel IslandsHeat Stress Program

  2. Heat Illness Prevention standard Title 8 CCR 3395 • OPC • Provide supplies and equipment as required • Assign supervisor the responsibility for implementing procedures • Periodically check if procedure are being followed • Supervisors • Monitor Weather • Implement heat illness prevention procedures • Monitor crew for heat illness • Employees • Observe heat illness prevention procedure • Observe self and other employees for sign and symptoms of heat illness

  3. Hot work environments • Outdoor work in hot weather • Work in the basements with steam • Confined Spaces (i.e Crawl Spaces, Attics, Ceilings) 1a

  4. Personal risk factors • Age, weight, physical fitness • Metabolism, medications, alcohol or drugs • Water and caffeine consumption • Acclimatization 2a

  5. Environmental risk factors • Air temperature • Humidity • Radiant heat • Conductive heat sources • Protective clothing • PPE 2b

  6. Fatigue • Blood circulates to upper layers of skin • Less blood for internal organs • Performance declines • Coordination and alertness decline 3a

  7. Response to fatigue • Rest in cool, shaded area for 5 minutes • Take heat-relief breaks • Gradually adjust to working in heat 3b

  8. Heat rash • Results from the body’s natural cooling • Body releases heat through sweat • Sweat ducts become plugged • Skin inflammation develops • Prickly rash is uncomfortable • Rash can become infected 4a

  9. Response to heat rash • Rest in a cool area • Wash the skin • Allow skin to dry • Seek medical attention, if infected • Regularly bathe and dry skin 4b

  10. Fainting • Blood accumulates in lower part of body • Brain does not get adequate blood supply • Sudden loss of consciousness 5a

  11. Response to fainting • Rest in cool, shaded area for 5 minutes • Gradually adjust to working in heat • Move around to circulate blood 5b

  12. Muscle cramps Occurs in tired muscles when the worker sweats profusely and drinks large quantities of water. 6a

  13. Muscle cramps • Painful contractions in the muscle • Uncomfortable and temporarily disabling • Low salt level can cause spasms • Too much salt can cause cramps 6b

  14. Response to muscle cramps • Rest in cool, shaded area for 5 minutes • Drink small quantities of water frequently • Drink up to 4 cups per hour • Avoid caffeinated beverages or alcohol 6c

  15. Response to muscle cramps • Drink salted or carbohydrate replacement liquids for recovery • Gradually adjust to working in heat 6d

  16. Heat exhaustion • Large amounts of fluid lost by sweating • Symptoms resemble early heat stroke • Physically weak, fatigued, or faint • Giddy, irritable, or mentally confused • Nauseous • Headache, dizziness, and/or lightheadedness 7a

  17. Heat exhaustion • Person continues to sweat • Skin is clammy and moist • Body temperature remains normal • Person may vomit or lose consciousness 7b

  18. Response to heat exhaustion • Rest in shade for 5 minutes minimum • Drink plenty of fluids • Seek medical attention, if severe 7c

  19. Heat stroke • Life-threatening condition • Body’s temperature regulatory system fails • Sweating becomes inadequate 8a

  20. Heat stroke • Person’s skin is hot and dry • Skin appears red in color • Body temperature is 103oF or higher • Person is mentally confused or delirious • Person can have convulsions or become unconscious 8b

  21. Response to heat stroke • Get immediate medical attention • Remove to cool, shaded area • Soak clothing with cool water • Fan body vigorously • Never leave unattended 8c

  22. What can you do? • Report symptoms or signs immediately • Respond to heat illness • Know company procedures 8d

  23. Measuring heat exposures • Heat index system • Health and safety agency testing 9a

  24. Measuring heat exposures Work classifications: • Light hand work • Heavy hand work • Heavy work with one arm • Light work with two arms • Moderate work with the body • Heavy work with the body 9b

  25. Controlling heat exposure Engineering controls • Shade • Ventilation • Air cooling • Air circulation • Shielding from radiant heat sources • Insulating radiant heat sources • Use of power assists and tools 10a

  26. Controlling heat exposure Personal protective equipment • Ice vests • Water-cooled garments • Air supply systems • Wet clothing, headbands, or bandanas 10b

  27. Controlling heat exposure Work practices • Monitor the weather • Use intermittent rest periods • Ensure access to water • Drink small quantities of water frequently • Use relief workers • Use the buddy system • Pace the work • Reduce physical demands • Provide cool recovery or shaded rest areas • Schedule work for cooler times of the day • Wear light, loose-fitting, breathable clothing 10c

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