Module 7.2 Heat Stress

Section I: Focus Points Recommendations For an Occupational Standard For Workers Exposed to Hot Environments  Introduction (p.1-2)  Workplace Limits and Surveillance (p.2-5)

Section II: Focus Points Introduction  Introduction (p.16-18)

Conclusion of Module  We have concluded discussing Module 7.2.1, Thermal Ergonomics – Section 1 of the NIOSH Publication No : Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986).

Section II: Focus Points Introduction  Introduction (p.16-18)

Section III: Focus Points Heat Balance and Heat Exchange  Heat Balance (p.18)  Heat Balance Equation (p.18)  Heat Exchange (p )  CLO Insulation Units of Clothing (p.21-28)

Section IV: Focus Points Biological Effects of Heat  Physiological Response to Heat (p.29-30)  Muscular Activity and Work Capacity (29-32)  Sweating Mechanism (p.33-35)  Acclimatization to Heat (p.35-36)  Other Related Factors (p )

Section IV: Focus Points Table IV  Table IV (p.41) Temperature Regulation Heatstroke Circulatory Hypostasis Heat Synope Water and/or Salt Depletion Heat Cramps Skin Eruptions Behavioral Disorders

Conclusion of Module  We have concluded discussing Module 7.2.2, Thermal Ergonomics – Sections 3 & 4 of the NIOSH Publication No : Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986).

Module Section 5 NIOSH Publication No : Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986)

Section V: Focus Points Measurement of Heat Stress  Introduction (p.47)  Environmental Factors (p.47-60)  Estimation of Metabolic Heat (p.60-62)

Conclusion of Module  We have concluded discussing Module 7.2.2, Thermal Ergonomics – Section 5 of the NIOSH Publication No : Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986).

Module Sections 6 & 7 NIOSH Publication No : Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986)

Section VI: Focus Points Control of Heat Stress  Introduction (p.63-65)  Engineering Controls (p.66-67)  Work and Hygienic Practices & Administrative Controls (p.67-71)  Heat Alert Program (p.71-72)

Section VI: Focus Points Control of Heat Stress  Auxiliary Body Cooling and Protective Clothing (p.72-75)  Performance Degradation (p.75)

Section VII: Focus Points Preventive Medical Practice  Introduction (p )  Protection of Workers Exposed to Heat in Excess of RAL (p.77-78)  Medical Examinations (p.78-80)  Detailed Medical Examination (p.80-83)  Surveillance (p.83-84)

Conclusion of Module  We have concluded discussing Module 7.2.3, Thermal Ergonomics – Sections 6 and 7 of the NIOSH Publication No : Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986).

Module Section 9 Thermal Ergonomics – Heat NIOSH Publication No : Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986)

Section IX: Focus Points Indices for Assessing Heat Strain  Introduction (p.101)  Direct Indices (p )  Rational Indices (p )  Empirical Indices (p )  Physiologic Monitoring ( )

Conclusion of Module  We have concluded discussing Module 7.2.5, Thermal Ergonomics – Section 9 of the NIOSH Publication No : Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986).

Module References & Appendix Thermal Ergonomics – Heat NIOSH Publication No : Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986)

Reference & Appendix: Focus Points Recommendations For an Occupational Standard For Workers Exposed to Hot Environments  Terms and Symbols (p )

Conclusion of Module  We have concluded discussing Module 7.2.6, Thermal Ergonomics – References and Appendix of the NIOSH Publication No : Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments (Revised Criteria 1986).