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who is required to perform the heat stress survey?
IDC
Definition of Heat stress
Any combination of air temperature, thermal radiation, humidity, airflow, and workload which stress the body as it attempts to regulate temperature.
sources of thermal radiation:
- incinerator
- engines
- generators
- laundry dryers
Humidity is:
Moisture in the air
what is Acclimatization?
- the act of becoming accustomed to temperature or new environments
- the body becomes more efficient at coping with heat stress
what are some personal factors associated with heat stress
- Medication
- Alcohol intake
- Lack of sleep
- Drugs
Common areas that require heat stress monitoring:
- Machine
- Laundries
- Sculleries
- Flight Deck
what are the 3 main contributors to to heat stress conditions?
- Steam and water leaks
- Ventilation Deficiencies
- Arduous Operations
what is the PHEL chart?
a set of 6 curves that compare the WBGT index and the degree of effort or work rate to determine the maximum permissible exposure to the heat stress environment.
who establishes the PHEL Curve values?
IH and NAVSEA
what is considered non-routine operations?
- increase in normal watch stander work rate, and minor equipment casualty
when do you use the next higher PHEL curve?
During non-routine operations
Recovery Time:
minimum of twice the stay time as determined by the PHEL chart or 4 hours, whatever is shorter
signs and symptoms of stack gasses
- Watery Eyes
- Dyspnea
- tingling or numbness of the tip of the tongue or fingers
- mild sensation of alcohol intoxication
who provides heat stress training?
MDR
how often is heat stress training conducted?
- at INDOC
- annually
what must heat stress training include?
- Hazards
- Symptoms of exposure
- Heat stress first aid
- Heat stress monitoring
- Causes of heat stress
when must heat stress monitors receive their training?
within 12 weeks of assignment
what is the name of the heat stress surveyor qualification standard?
NAVEDTRA 43704
who is A&I reports ultimately sent to?
Naval Safety Center
what do you use to send the A&I reports to the Naval Safety Center?
Web Enabled Safety System (WESS)
who makes note of any existing problems and corrective actions taken for the heat stress monitoring system?
Supervisor or engineering officer of the watch (EOOW)
in the heat stress program what must be routed through the CO
Any reduction of Stay times
How long must the SMDR retain all heat stress reports?
1 year