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... x No Thanks Loading.. Protecting Workers In Hot Environments 4/30/2013 by CompleteMarkets Editor This content has not been rated yet. INFORMATION DATE 19920925 DESCRIPTION USDOL Program Highlights, Protecting Workers in Hot Environments TOPIC Hot Environments SUBJECT Protecting Workers in Hot Environments ABSTRACT Many workers spend a good part of their time in hot environments. The body reacts to high external temperature by circulating blood to the skin which increases skin temperature and allows the body to give off its excess heat through the skin. However, if the muscles are being used for physical labor, less blood is available to flow to the skin and release the heat. Steps should be taken to reduce chances of heat stress and heat disorders such as stroke, exhaustion, cramps, fainting and heat rash. Information is available to aid in preventing or reducing these problems. U.S. Department of Labor Program Highlights Fact Sheet No. OSHA 92-16 PROTECTING WORKERS IN HOT ENVIRONMENTS Many workers spend some part of their working day in a hot environment. Workers in foundries, laundries, construction projects, and bakeries-to name a few industries-often face hot conditions which pose special hazards to safety and health. HEAT STRESS CAUSES BODY REACTIONS Four environmental factors affect the amount of stress a worker faces in a hot work area-temperature, humidity, radiant heat (such as from the sun or a furnace) and air velocity. Perhaps most important to the level of stress an individual faces are personal characteristics such as age, weight, fitness, medical condition and acclimatization to the heat. The body reacts to high external temperature by circulating blood to the skin ...
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... x No Thanks Loading.. Excellence: Turn Up The Heat!12/12/2014 by Don Phin This content has not been rated yet. EXCELLENCE: TURN UP THE HEAT! by Don Phin How to transform your agency from "good" to "great." Greatness and excellence start at the top. These initiatives are inevitably leadership driven. The question is, why should your employees buy into the process? The announcement of these programs generally leads to grumbling, even though the intent is to improve the organization. Employee reactions tend to fall into three categories. Some people will actually leave for a variety of reasons: because they view the program as a mechanism to get rid of the "old folks," it wasn't their idea, because they've resisted the notion of change ever since they turned 14, and so on. A second group of employees will go along with the process, simply because they're like sheep. In their minds, they need a job and are willing to suffer anything to hold on to it; they're just going along for the ride. The problem is that they'll add no more energy to your initiative than the minimum required to survive. The third type of employee has been wondering, "What took you guys so long?" They embrace change and are driven to succeed. Given the opportunity to shine, they will add energy to the program. You need to deal with each of these groups differently. For those resistant to change, address their fears of inadequacy, change, or of being moved around directly. The ...
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... clothing or equipment by any means that disperses lead into the work area, such as brushing, shaking, or blowing. At no time shall workers be allowed to leave the worksite wearing lead-contaminated clothing or equipment, e.g. shoes, coveralls, or head gear. All contaminated clothing and equipment shall be prevented from reaching the worker's home or vehicle. This is an essential step in reducing the movement of lead contamination from the workplace into a worker's home and provides added protection to employees and their families. Gloves and protective clothing should be appropriate for the specific chemical exposure (e.g., solvents and caustics) . Cotton gloves provide some protection against the contamination of hands and cuticles with lead dust. Workers should wear clothing that is appropriate for existing weather and temperature conditions under the protective clothing. Heat stress: Workers wearing protective clothing can face a risk from heat stress. Additionally, heat stress may be an important concern when working in a hot environment or within containment structures. Heat stress is caused by a number of interacting factors, including: environmental conditions, type of protective clothing worn, the work activity required, and the individual characteristics of the employee. In situations where heat stress is a concern, employers should use appropriate work/rest regimens and provide heat stress monitoring that includes measuring employee's heart rates, body temperatures, and weight loss. A source of water or electrolytic drink shall be close to the work area (in a non-contaminated eating/drinking area) so that it will be used often. Workers should wash their hands and face prior to drinking any fluid. ...
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... provided or should have been provided are almost always worthy of recording: Treatment of INFECTION Application of ANTISEPTICS during second or subsequent visit to medical personnel Treatment of SECOND- OR THIRD-DEGREE BURN(S ) Application of SUTURES (stitches) Application of BUTTERFLY ADHESIVE DRESSING(S ) or STERISTRIPS(S ) in lieu of sutures Removal of FOREIGN BODIES EMBEDDED IN EYE Removal of FOREIGN BODIES FROM WOUND; if procedure is COMPLICATED because of depth of embedment, size, or location Use of PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS (except a single dose administered on first visit for minor injury or discomfort) Use of hot or cold SOAKING THERAPY during second or subsequent visit to medical personnel Application of hot or cold COMPRESS(ES) during second or subsequent visit to medical personnel CUTTING AWAY OF DEAD SKIN (surgical debridement) Application of HEAT THERAPY during second or subsequent visit to medical personnel Use of WHIRLPOOL BATH THERAPY during second or subsequent visit to medical personnel POSITIVE X-RAY DIAGNOSIS (fractures, broken bones, etc.) ADMISSION TO A HOSPITAL or equivalent medical facility FOR TREATMENT Normally Not Record-Worthy The following treatments are generally considered first aid (that is, they are performed on minor injuries in a one-time treatment, with subsequent observation) . They should not be recorded if the work-related injury does not involve loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion, or transfer to another job: Application of ANTISEPTICS during first visit to medical personnel Treatment of FIRST-DEGREE BURN(S ) Application of BANDAGE(S ) during first visit to medical personnel Use of ELASTIC BANDAGE(S ) during first visit to medical personnel Removal of FOREIGN BODIES NOT ...
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