Heat Stress Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• cooling mechanisms : when body core temperature rises blood flow to skin increases, sweating increases, heart rate increases to move blood and heat to the skin. when this works well core temperature drops or stabilizes at a safe level
• ppe : use lightest weight garments and respirators available that meet the minimum _ requirements
• fainting : workers not acclimated to hot environments. stop activity, rest in a cool place, drink juice or sports beverage. move around rather than stand still
• sweat : so much _ is lost that dehydration results the body cannot cool itself by sweating, and the core temperature rises
• heat stress : the build-up in the body of heat generated by the muscles during work coming from warm and hot environments
• engineering controls : ventilation, shielding radiant heat sources, eliminating steam leaks
• acclimated : short exposures to heat followed by longer periods
• heat stroke : the body becomes unable to control its temperature. temperature by mouth can rise above 105 f in 10 to 15 minutes. death or permanent damage may occur if treatment is not given promptly.
• work practices : drinking plenty of water (1 quart per hour), training first responders, fitness
• heat exhaustion : the body’s response to the excessive loss of water and salt in sweat.
• heat cramps : painful muscle cramps, usually in legs or abdomen, which warn that heat stress is developing. stop activity, rest in a cool place, drink juice or sports beverage. get medical attention if no improvement in one hour.
• risk factors : overweight. very small body size. poor nutrition. poor physical condition. previous heat illness. lack of heat acclimatization. increasing age over 40. heart disease, high blood pressure. diabetes
• salt loss : _ causes heat cramps
• heat rash : occurs in hot and humid environments where sweat doesn’t evaporate. can inhibit sleep and impede performance. rest in cool place and allow skin to dry