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Description : Check out this medical presentation on Sweating Disorders, which is titled "Regulatory and Safety Issues to Consider During Heat Treatments", to know about regulatory and safety issues to take care of during heat treatments.

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Regulatory and Safety Issues to Consider During Heat Treatments Gary Thompson
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Issues Heat exposure Chemical exposure
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Typical Scenario 120-130+ F 24-30 hours Periodic visual observations
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Heat Exposure Heat rash Heat syncope Heat cramps Heat exhaustion Heat stroke
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Know Signs and Symptoms Heat rash - prickly heat - hot humid environments Heat syncope - fainting Heat cramps - tired muscles
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Serious Heat exhaustion - fluid loss Sweaty, fatigued, weak, experience vertigo, nausea, or headache. Skin clammy and body temperature normal or slightly elevated.
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Life Threatening Heat Stroke - heat regulation system shuts down. Hot dry skin, rapid pulse, no sweat, low blood pressure.
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Safety Issues Heat Induced Accidents Impaired grip strength due to sweat. Dizziness Safety glasses fogging Burns from hot surfaces
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Worker Protection Safety Hierarchy of Control Eliminate the hazard Implement administrative controls Personal Protective Equipment
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Hazard Elimination Infrequently observed and expensive to implement Thermocouple remote temperature reading devices. Accurate, dependable temp. thermostats and regulating devices. Preventive maintenance
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Administrative Controls Limited exposure to the hot environment Rotation of workers Cool areas Buddy system Water and electrolyte availability
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Personal Protective Equipment Insulated gloves Thermal protective vests
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Medical Worker observation Worker training and awareness Employer awareness
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Chemical Exposure Volatiles Solvents Pesticides
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Regulatory and Safety Issues to Consider During Heat Treatments