Introduction
Understanding heat's impact on people in the workplace
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1. The Effects of Heat on the Body
How does your body cope with heat?
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The body's mechanisms for expelling heat
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Additional factors that increase risk
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2. Types of Heat Illness and First Aid
Minor conditions
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Heat stress or exhaustion
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Heatstroke
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3. Engineering and Work Practice Controls
You can't change the weather: What can you do?
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Engineering controls
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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Work practice controls
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Acclimatization
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4. Heat Hazard Categories
Practical determination of heat hazards
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Using the NIOSH heat app
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Steps to take in moderate conditions
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Steps to take in severe conditions
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Steps to take in extreme conditions
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Conclusion
Water, rest, and shade
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