Working Safely in Hot Environments

Anytime high temperatures are combined with intense physical activity, the human body can experience various heat-related illnesses. These illnesses are generally referred to as heat stress and include heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. This program shows viewers how to prevent and respond to various heat-related problems by using prevention techniques; how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat stress; and, what first aid procedures to administer when assisting victims of specific heat-related illnesses. Featured are several heat related illnesses scenarios that illustrate the importance of staying alert, using good judgement and knowing the warning signs of heat stress when working in hot environments.

Topics include:
· The body’s response to heat
· Causes and prevention of heat rash and heat cramps
· The dangers, symptoms and first aid
· treatments associated with heat exhaustion and heat stroke

Becoming acclimatized to hot environments and general precautions for preventing heat stress are also covered in this video.

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Including trainer’s guide