NAVOSH II Flashcards
Define Heat Stress
Any combination of air temperature, thermal radiation, humidity, airflow and work load which can stress the body to regulate temperature
List the factors that cause heat stress
- Thermal
- Humidity
- Air/Sea
- Ventilation
Examples of thermal radiation
sun Heat sources( incinerators/ Engines/ Generators/ laundry/dryers)
Examples of Ventilation
Forced air flow systems
Forced exhaust systems
Examples of Humidity
Steam leaks
Bilge water
Condensation
Examples of the water/ sea water temp
Refer units
engines
generators
evaporators for fresh waters
Define Acclimation
The act of becoming accustomed to temperature or new environment/ Usually 3 weeks or more
List some personal factors that contribute to HEAT stress
Past exposure/ injurie's Current Health status Exercise and fluid intake Medication Alcohol intake Lack of sleep Drugs
What are come common locations for Heat stress conditions on a ship
Machinery spaces Laundry Sculleries(Phel V) Incinerator room Flight decks
What are some contributing factors that lead to heat stress on the ship
Steam and water leaks
Ventilation Deficiencies
Arduous Operations
What is the PHEL
Physiological Heat Exposure Limit
The PHEL has how many curves, and who creates it
6
Industrial Hygienist and NAVSEA
What are the PHEL curve categories
Routine Operations
NON routine Operations
ECC exercises (Evacuation control center drills)
Heavy Duty Work Load
What are the PHEL curve categories
Routine Operations
NON routine Operations
ECC exercises (Evacuation control center drills)
Heavy Duty Work Load
What are the PHEL curve categories
Routine Operations
NON routine Operations
ECC exercises (Evacuation control center drills)
Heavy Duty Work Load
What are the PHEL curve categories
Routine Operations
NON routine Operations
ECC exercises (Evacuation control center drills)
Heavy Duty Work Load
Heavy work loads are always what PHEL curve?
VI
Explain Stay time
Maximum allowable time personnel may work in a heat stress condition at any given work load
What is recovery time
it is the minimum of twice the stay time as determined by PHEL and 4 hours whichever is shorter