Heat-induced occupational
illnesses, injuries, and reduced productivity can occur with excessive
exposure to a hot work environment. Heat-induced disorders include transient
heat fatigue, heat rash, fainting, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and
heat stroke. Aside from these disorders, heat poses the threat of injuries
because of accidents caused by slippery palms as a result of sweating,
fogged up safety glasses, and dizziness. Severe burns can also occur
as a direct result of accidental contact with hot surfaces and steam.
The links below provide acess to more information on heat-induced occupational
illnesses, injuries, and reduced productivity, as well as methods that
can be taken to reduce risk.
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Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986)
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 86-113 (April 1986)
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This document presents the criteria, techniques, and procedures for the assessment, evaluation, and control of occupational heat stress by engineering and preventive work practices. Included are ways of predicting health risks, procedures for control of heat stress, and techniques for prevention and treatment of heat-related illnesses.
Working in Hot Environments
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 86-112 (April 1986)
Reprinted 1992, with Minor Changes
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From iron workers to pastry bakers, Americans work in a wide variety of
hot or hot and humid environments. Being uncomfortable is not the major
problem with working in high temperatures and humidities. Workers who
are suddenly exposed to working in a hot environment face additional and
generally avoidable hazards to their safety and health. This publication
discusses the safety and health consequences of heat stress.
Other Web Sites
Mine Safety & Health Administration's Heat Stress: What to Do...
External Link: http://www.msha.gov/s&hinfo;/heatstress/heatstresshp.htm
Provides multiple documents related to heat stress in the mining industry.
National Center for Envirnonmental Health's Extreme Heat
External Link: http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hsb/extremeheat/
Provides self-help measures which may assist in the recognition and prompt response to the warning signs of heat stress.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration's Safety and Health Topics: Heat Stress
External Link: http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/heatstress/
Provides a guide to information regarding the recognition, evaluation, control, and compliance actions involving heat stress.
USDA
Fire Service: Heat Stress
External Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/fire/safety/fitness/heat_stress/hs_pg1.html
This brochure focuses on the risks of heat stress, and what the firefighter
should do to minimize those risks.
Brookhaven National Laboratory's Heat Stress Prevention Training
External Link: http://training.bnl.gov/course/HEATSTRESS/index_files/frame.htm
This course provides training on preventive measures against overexposure to high heat and recognizing heat-related symptoms by participating in this BNL Heat-Stress Program.
National Weather Service Heat Wave
External Link: http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/hwave.html
Provides general information regarding the recognition and control of heat stress.
Heat Stress Index Calculator
External Link: http://www.eustis.army.mil/weather/weather_products/wxconversions.htm#HeatIndex
Calculates the heat stress index for your location.
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