Chapter 9

Question 1

what is the difference between heat stress and heat illness?

Answer 1

Heat stress is the buildup in the body of heat generated by your muscles during work and by a warm or hot work environment.

Heat illness includes disorders that can occur when the body is subjected to more heat than it can cope with

Question 2

What factors contribute to heat stress?

Answer 2

Heat factors - temperature, heat humidity, sunlight
Work load - body produces heat when it works harder
PPE - layers of clothing interfere with bodies natural cooling
Water intake - need to drink enough water to replace sweat

Question 3

What topics should be covered in heat stress training?

Answer 3

purpose for establishing a heat stress program
causes risk factors and types of heat illness
effects of heat stress
how off duty activities increase risk of heat illness
workplace procedures for preventing heat stress
why ppe is necessary and how to minimize its contribution to heat stress
how to recognize symptoms
how to responded including first aid

Question 4

What 5 steps can you take to reduce your risk of heat stress?

Answer 4

manage work load 
account for heat factors 
select appropriate PPE 
drink plenty of water 
stop work if necessary

Question 5

why should you seek medical attention if you suspect heat illness while working with pesticides?

Answer 5

symptoms of heat illness are similar to those of pesticide poisoning. You may not be able to tell right away why a person is ill. assume it is due to pesticide exposure

Question 6

What steps should you take in cases of heat illness?

Answer 6

get the victim into a shaded or cooler area
remove PPE and other clothing
cool the victim as quickly as possible by sponging or splashing the skin with cool water
have the victim drink as much cool water as possible