Heat Stress Flashcards
Define Heat Stress?
Any combination of air temperature, thermal radiation, humidity, airflow, and work load which stress the body as it attemps to regulate temperature
What are factors that cause heat stress?
Environmental Factors
a. Sun b. Heat Sources 1. Incinerator 2. Engines 3. Generators 4. Laundry Dryers
What are factors that cause heat stress?
Environmental Factors
a. Sun
Define Humidity
Moisture in the air
a. Steam Leaks b. Bilge Water c. Condensation
Define Acclimatization
The act of becoming accustomed to temperature or new environment
a. Usually takes 3 weeks
What are some Common Areas onboard ship where heat stress injuries are most common?
- Machinery Spaces
- Laundries
- Sculleries
- Incinerator Room
- Flight Decks
What are some Causes and Contributors to Heat Stress Conditions?
- Steam and Water Leaks
- Boiler Air Casing Leaks
- Missing/Deteriorated Thermal Insulation
- Ventilation Deficiencies
- Weather Conditions
- Arduous Operation
What is the Physiological Heat Exposure Limit (PHEL) Chart?
A set of 6 curves that compare the WBGT index and the degree of effort or work rate to determine the maximum permissible exposure to the heat stress environment
When would you utilize PHEL Curves I-III?
- Work length is 4 hours or less and DB is equal or greater than 100 degrees
- Watch/Work Station length is great than 4 hours and DB is equal or greater than 90 degrees
When would you utilize PHEL Curve IV thru VI?
DB is equal or greater than 85 degrees
What is the assignment of PHEL Curves?
- Routine Operations: Light work, including sweeping down, painting, and cleaning lube oil strainers
- Non-Routine: Use the next higher PHEL when determining stay time
a. Increase in normal watch stander work rate, and minor equipment casualty- Assign stay times using PHEL VI
What is the assignment of PHEL Curves?
- Routine Operations: Light work, including sweeping down, painting, and cleaning lube oil strainers
- Non-Routine: Use the next higher PHEL when determining stay time
a. Increase in normal watch stander work rate, and minor equipment casualty
What is the assignment of PHEL Curves?
- Routine Operations: Light work, including sweeping down, painting, and cleaning lube oil strainers
- Non-Routine: Use the next higher PHEL when determining stay time
a. Increase in normal watch stander work rate, and minor equipment casualty
What is recovery time?
Minimum of twice the stay time as determined by the PHEL chart or 4 hours, whichever is shorter
What are some Signs and Symptoms of exposure to stack gas?
- Watery Eyes
- Dypnea
- Tingling
- Mild Sensation of alcohol intoxication