YOU MIGHT WANNA KNOW THIS PT 2

Question 1

Define Heat Stress

Answer 1

Any combination of air temperature, thermal radiation, humidity, airflow, and work load which stress the body as it attempts to regulate temperature.***

Question 2

2. Environmental Factors Causing Heat Stress

Answer 2

(1) Thermal Radiation **
(2) Ventilation – Airflow *
(3) Humidity – Moisture in the Air
(4) Air/Sea Water Temperature – Intake Valves that allow Sea water/Outside Air to be utilized for cooling for shipboard equipment systems. ***

Question 3

Which environmental factors can stress the body as it attempts to regulate the body temperature

Answer 3

Humidity and Air Flow

Question 4

how does acclimation affect the body and how long does it take

Answer 4

The body becomes more efficient in coping with heat stress *

Occurs gradually , usually within 3 weeks or more. *

Question 5

Personal Factors Associated with Heat Stress ***

Answer 5

(1) Past exposure to heat injuries will affect an individual’s ability to adapt to new situations.**
(a) Decreases the ability to handle heat stress conditions. *
(2) Current health status and use of medications may alter physiological body changes. **
(a) G6PD*
(b) Sickle cell Trait *
3) Exercise and fluid intake (dehydration) **
(4) Medication **
(5) Alcohol Intake **
(6) Lack of sleep **
(7) Drugs ***

Question 6

5. Common Locations of Heat Stress Conditions ***

Answer 6

(a) Machinery Spaces)**
(b) Laundries **
(c) Sculleries (PHEL V)/Galleys **
(d) Incinerator Room *
(e) Flight decks (Thermal Radiation)

Question 7

6. contributors to heat stress conditions aboard ship

Answer 7

(a) Machinery Spaces)**
(b) Laundries **
(c) Sculleries (PHEL V)/Galleys **
(d) Incinerator Room *
(e) Flight decks (Thermal Radiation)
(1) Steam and Water Leaks **
(4) Ventilation Deficiencies **
(6) Arduous Operation ***

Question 8

7. What is the Physiological Heat Exposure Limit (PHEL) Chart

Answer 8

The PHEL curves and work rates are established by the Industrial Hygienist and NAVSEA when a class of ships is designed and placed into service. ***

Question 9

List the Assignment of PHEL Curves.

Answer 9

(a) Routine operations *
1) Light work*
(b) Non-routine operations*
1) Use the next higher PHEL*
(5) Stay Time (Work/Rest Cycles)
(a) Maximum allowable time personnel may work in heat stress conditions at a given workload. *
(b) not in TG, Each stay time is going to be different.*
(6) Recovery Time **
(a) Is defined as a minimum of twice the stay time as determined by the PHEL chart or 4 hours whichever is shorter. **
(7) Fuel Combustion Gases (Stack gas)
(a) Definition – Combustion gases which may accumulate in a space due to inadequate ventilation or machinery malfunction. ***

Question 10

8. Training requirements for the heat stress for the MDR

Answer 10

The MDR must provide heat stress training for all newly reporting personnel during indoctrination and annually thereafter.*

Question 11

What does heat stress training need to include

Answer 11

(a) Hazards
(b) Symptoms of Exposure
(c) Heat Stress First Aid
(d) Heat Stress monitoring
(e) Causes of Heat Stress

Question 12

When do heat stress monitors receive training

Answer 12

Heat Stress Monitors must receive training within 12 weeks upon assignment. ***

Question 13

T/F: Heat Stress Monitors need to complete Heat Stress surveyor watch station 318 of the safety programs afloat personnel qualifications standards (PQS), NAVEDTRA 43704.*

Answer 13

TRUE

Question 14

9. What are the 4 requirements for reporting heat stress injuries

Answer 14

a. Report using Accident & Injury Report. (LOCAL IN THE SHIP)*
b. Report to the Naval Safety Center should be made using the Web Enabled Safety System (WESS). (LETTING NAVSAFCEN KNOW)c. All Navy heat stress-related injuries should be reported through the Naval Disease Reporting System (NDRS). (LETTING THE WHOLE NAVY KNOW)*
d. Use Medical Event Report format if command does not have access to NDRS.*

Question 15

Heat requirements of a heat stress survey;

Whats the equation (the )

Answer 15

The heat stress surveyor must check to ensure that the WB < DB; GT ≥ DB; and WB < WBGT < GT ***

Question 16

Prior to Engineering Casualty or Damage Control Training Team (ECCTT/DCTT) drills, who must be informed

Answer 16

Drill Supervisor must be informed of the current STAY TIMES. *

Question 17

Heat stress surveys that have reduced Stay Times must be routed through who

Answer 17

the chain and CO notification achieved for work shift alterations to occur. ***

Question 18

All reports are maintained by who and for how long

Answer 18

SMDR and a year

Question 19

function of the Dry Bulb Thermometer

Answer 19

1) Measures the ambient air temperature at work sites where heat stress conditions exist.*
2) Serves as an indicator for further heat stress monitoring by the use of a WBGT meter.*

Question 20

Where should hanging dry bulbs be found

Answer 20

Shall be permanently mounted at watch and work stations where heat stress may exist***.

Question 21

What is the accuracy limitations and procedures for the WBGT and dry bulb

Answer 21

If not within 4 F of the WBGT, the dry bulb thermometer shall be re-positioned to ensure representative temperature. *

Question 22

What do the following test
Dry Bulb
Wet Bulb
Globe

Answer 22

Ambient
Humidity
Radiant

Question 23

WGBT equation

Answer 23

WBGT Index:

(0.1 x DB)+(0.7 x WB)+(0.2 x GT)***

Question 24

What are the two approved WGBT meters/monitors

Answer 24

a) RSS-220 - WBGT Meter ***

b) QUESTemp 48N Heat Stress Monitor ***

Question 25

Follow on surveys

a) RSS-220
b) QUESTemp 48N

Answer 25

WBGT Meter

48N Heat Stress Monitor

Question 26

If they survey resulted in a stay-time greater than the duration of the normal watch or work period and did not require a change from the normal watch/workstation time, then what?

Answer 26

Then no further follow-on surveys are required, unless the DB temperature increases by more than 5 degrees from the hanging dry bulb temperature in the previous survey. ***

Question 27

When a survey resulted in a PHEL stay time less than the duration of the watch/workstation time then adjustment of the watch/workstation duration will be made and…

Answer 27

No further survey is required unless the Db temperature increases by 5 degrees or returns to normal. ***

Question 28

Acceptable range for calibration checks

Answer 28

Acceptable range is 100.0 + or - 0.2 degrees Fahrenheit, if the meter is operating properly. ***

Question 29

during survey procedures, where is the meter placed and how much time should be waited before beginning

Answer 29

Place meter at watch stander’s normal working position.

a) Wait 5 minutes for the initial DB reading and wait 3 minutes for subsequent readings. *

Question 30

Where should DB/WB sensors be placed

Answer 30

towards the airflow

Question 31

in relation to the body, where is the WBGT supposed to be placed

Answer 31

Hold WBGT Meter at chest level approximately 1 foot away from the body.*

Question 32

How long is the QUESTemp 48N Heat Stress Monitor required to wait after turning the monitor on before initial reading. It should be at each site for how long to allow for stabilization

Answer 32

10 mins

5mins

Question 33

how far is the QUESTemp 48N Heat Stress Monitor held from the body

Answer 33

18” away

Question 34

For ships with an automated heat stress system (AHSS) installed, how many WBGT meteres are needed

Answer 34

at least two portable WGBT

Question 35

When recording readings, what do you to exposure limits less than the watch period

Answer 35

circle it in red

Question 36

Define Hazard

Answer 36

A work place condition that might result in injury, health impairment, illness, disease, or death to any worker who is exposed to the condition, or which might result in damage to or loss of property or equipment

Question 37

Define Hazard Severity

Answer 37

An assessment of the worst potential consequence is likely to occur as a result of deficiencies.

Question 38

Define Injury

Answer 38

A traumatic wound or other condition of the body caused by external force including stress or strain. “Physical Trauma that causes damage to the body by external force”***

Question 39

Define Mishap

Answer 39

Any unplanned or unexpected event causing death, injury, occupational illness, including days away from work, job transfer or restriction, and material loss or damage.

Question 40

Define Mishap Probability

Answer 40

The likelihood that a hazard will result in a mishap or loss. “Probability is the likelihood”

Question 41

DODI 6055.07 (6 Jun 2011)

Answer 41

Mishap Notification, Investigation, Reporting and Record Keeping.

Question 42

OPNAVINST 5102.1D/MCO P5102.1B (07 Jan 2005)

Answer 42

Navy & Marine Corps Mishap and Safety Investigation, Reporting and Record Keeping Manual

Question 43

OPNAVINST 3750.6S (May 14)

Answer 43

Naval Aviation Safety Management System.

Question 44

List the conditions where mishap investigation and reporting are required

Answer 44

i. (1) Class A, B and C government property damage mishaps.
ii. (2) Class A, B, and C on-duty DoD civilian mishaps and military on/off-duty mishaps.
iii. (3) Any other work-related illness or injury that involves medical treatment beyond first aid. ***
iv. (4) Other incidents of interest to the Navy and Marine Corps for mishap prevention purposes.
v. (5) All on-duty military fatalities or permanent total disabilities that are the result of a medical event that commenced within one hour of a command-sponsored Physical Training (PT)
vi. (6) Mishaps occurring as the result of a DoD activity, operation, or evolution that results in the injury or death of a guest or military dependent.
vii. (7) All on-duty military training-related fatalities, and any high or moderate risk training mishaps that result in the:
viii. (8) All explosive mishaps, including all ordnance impacting off range and all live fire mishaps.
ix. (9) All on-duty diving cases
x. (10) All afloat cases of grounding, collision, and flooding.
xi. (11) All fires occurring afloat (all cases except small trash fires in which no personnel were injured and the material property damage was limited to trash.)
xii. (12) All Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) or Government Vehicle Other (GVO) mishaps resulting in:
xiii. (13) Any medically diagnosed work-related illness and injury, such as cumulative trauma disorder or musculoskeletal disease.
xiv. (14) Work-related Significant Threshold Shift (STS) in hearing.
xv. (15) Any work-related needle stick injury or cut from a sharp object that is contaminated with another person’s blood or other potentially infectious material.
xvi. (16) Work-related tuberculosis infection, as evidenced by a positive skin test or diagnosis by a physician, after exposure to a known case of active tuberculosis.