ADOSH Heat Stress and Heat Exposure State Emphasis Program
Hot summer months pose special hazards for outdoor workers who must protect themselves against heat, sun exposure, and other hazards. Employers and employees should know the potential hazards in their workplaces and how to manage them. Heat The combination of heat and humidity can be a serious health threat during the summer months. If you work outside (for example, at a beach resort, on a farm, at a construction site) or in a kitchen, laundry, or bakery you may be at increased risk for heat related illness. So, take precautions. Here’s how: • Drink small amounts of water frequently. • Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable clothing—cotton is good. Take frequent short breaks in cool shade. • Eat smaller meals before work activity. • Avoid caffeine and alcohol or large amounts of sugar. • Work in the shade. • Find out from your health care provider if your medications and heat don’t mix. • Know that equipment such as respirators or work suits can increase heat stress. Students will be able to identify the three kinds of major heat-related disorders—heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. You need to know how to recognize each one and what first aid treatment is necessary.
3.0 hrs/0.3 CEU's
Instructor: Carlos Tolsa
Please note:
The use of any third-party recording and/or note-taking automated transcription services are not permitted by the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH).
If you don't receive an invite by 4pm the day before the scheduled webinar, please contact Angela Murphy at 602-542-1769 for further assistance.
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ADOSH Heat Stress and Heat Exposure State Emphasis Program
Hot summer months pose special hazards for outdoor workers who must protect themselves against heat, sun exposure, and other hazards. Employers and employees should know the potential hazards in their workplaces and how to manage them. Heat The combination of heat and humidity can be a serious health threat during the summer months. If you work outside (for example, at a beach resort, on a farm, at a construction site) or in a kitchen, laundry, or bakery you may be at increased risk for heat related illness. So, take precautions. Here’s how: • Drink small amounts of water frequently. • Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable clothing—cotton is good. Take frequent short breaks in cool shade. • Eat smaller meals before work activity. • Avoid caffeine and alcohol or large amounts of sugar. • Work in the shade. • Find out from your health care provider if your medications and heat don’t mix. • Know that equipment such as respirators or work suits can increase heat stress. Students will be able to identify the three kinds of major heat-related disorders—heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. You need to know how to recognize each one and what first aid treatment is necessary.
3.0 hrs/0.3 CEU's
Instructor: Carlos Tolsa
Please note:
The use of any third-party recording and/or note-taking automated transcription services are not permitted by the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH).
If you don't receive an invite by 4pm the day before the scheduled webinar, please contact Angela Murphy at 602-542-1769 for further assistance.