Estrés térmico en entornos industriales

Exposure to extreme heat can result in occupational illnesses and injuries. Heat-related illness and death are preventable, yet every year employees working in industrial environments succumb to heat-related illnesses. This course teaches employees that heat-related illnesses can occur in many situations, and reviews what can be done to address these situations. This safety course will also help you identify heat stress and other heat-related illnesses.

Working in hot, humid environments can be strenuous. For the average adult, body temperature can range between 97°F to 99°F. The body’s temperature can rise due to heat in the environment and heat generated internally while working, such as from physical activity. If the body is unable to disperse the heat quickly workers may be in serious trouble. Some states and countries may have occupational heat illness prevention standards, but many do not. That is why this safety course is so important. Workers at risk of heat-related illnesses include outdoor workers and workers in hot environments such as firefighters, bakery workers, farmers, construction workers, miners, boiler room workers, factory workers, and many others. Preventing heat-related illnesses in workers is important and this course will provide training to workers, so they understand what heat-related illnesses are, how it affects their health and safety, and how to prevent it.