Transcript UC Davis Safety Performance

UC Davis Monthly Safety Spotlight, May 2011
Circle the right answer(s) for the 10 questions below on avoiding heat-related illness and injury.
Please note: the right answer may consist of more than one circled item!
1.
The weather service predicts extremely hot weather tomorrow. Your plans for the next day should include:
A. Eliminating exercise
C. Checking on friends who are elderly or have disabilities
B. Staying indoors in a cool or air-conditioned space
D. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day
during the middle of the day
2.
True or False: A person experiencing heat stroke may become confused, collapse, pass out or have a seizure.
3.
True of False: To stay hydrated while you are active on a hot day, it’s good to drink ice-cold sodas, water or sports
beverages containing electrolytes.
4.
Which adults would be more susceptible to heat stress when working or doing other activities on a hot day?
A. Persons 65 years old or older
D. People taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medicines
B. Those who are overweight
E.
Pregnant women
C. Those with heart disease or high blood pressure
F.
All of the above
5.
Which campus departments must adhere to the Heat Illness Prevention Standard of the California Code of Regulations?
A. Those whose employees may use campus vehicles
C. Those with any outdoor places of employment
B. Those working with plants or animals
E.
Those working in the facilities or maintenance field
6.
If you believe a co-worker is experiencing heat stroke, you should:
A. Call 9-1-1
C. Move the person to a cool, shaded area
B. Cool the person by wetting his/her clothing with water, D. Notify (or have someone else notify) your supervisor
showering or sponging the skin with water, and
E.
All of the above
fanning the person to accelerate cooling
7.
How can you protect yourself from heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
A. Wear loose, lightweight, light colored clothing
D. Modify your usual exercise routine; slow down your normal
B. Constantly monitor your condition; consider using a
level of activity or work out for briefer periods
buddy system to help ensure good monitoring
E.
Plan activities for cooler early morning or evening hours
C. Drink plenty of cool water throughout the day
F.
All of the above
8.
What should all UC Davis departments do to be sure they are in compliance with UC Davis guidelines and policies
surrounding heat illness prevention in the workplace?
A. Conduct a detailed search online
C. Refer to the “Heat Illness Prevention Training” PowerPoint
B. Read SafetyNet #123 Heat Illness Prevention
accessed through SafetyNet #123
on the safetyservices.ucdavis.edu website
D. Contact EH&S staff at 752-1493 for questions and information
9.
True or False: As humidity and temperature increase, the heat index and the risk of heat related illness increases.
10. True or False: Heat illness only affects those who work outdoors in hot weather:
Answers to the quiz are on the reverse of this sheet.
Think Safe. Act Safe. Be Safe.
Answer Key:
1.
(B, C & D) All are applicable except the elimination of exercise. It’s not necessary to stop being active
in hot weather. Slowing down and cutting back the duration of exercise is a good solution. Try to
schedule your workout for the early morning or evening hours. Take it easy, stay hydrated, take
frequent breaks in shady areas and monitor yourself and other participants for signs of heat stress. On
very hot days, exercise in an air-conditioned environment such as a health club, or at home.
2.
(True) Any of these symptoms indicate heat stroke. This is an urgent, life-threatening situation.
9-1-1 should be contacted immediately.
3.
(False) It is important to stay hydrated, and water and sports beverages are fine. But they should not
be ice-cold, which can cause stomach cramps. Sodas and other drinks containing large amounts of
sugar are also not advised. Drink plenty of cool water or sports beverages throughout the day, even
when you are not thirsty.
4.
(E) All of the above. Pregnant women, people with medical conditions, people who are obese or
taking prescription or over-the-counter medications can be at increased risk of heat illness. They
should contact their physicians to find out what level of exercise and heat exposure is healthy for them
5.
(C) Departments that have any outdoor places of employment must adhere to the Heat Illness
Prevention Standard, Title 8 California Code of Regulations Section 3395. Refer to SafetyNet #123 for
more information on the Prevention Standard and its implementation.
6.
(E) All of the above. Refer to your department’s safety policies and procedures for specific response
requirements.
7.
(F) All of the above. All of these preventive measures help you avoid heat-related injury and illness.
8.
(B, C and D) You do not need to do a detailed online search. Simply click on the link for SafetyNet
#123: http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/safetynets/snml/sn123. Read the guidelines, publications and
PowerPoint documents to determine your department’s requirements. Work with your Department
Safety Coordinator, supervisor or manager on developing the necessary implementation plans.
Contact the EH&S staff if you have questions or need further information
9.
(True) Higher humidity increases the negative effects of heat on our bodies’ ability to regulate our
internal temperatures.
10.
(False) People who wear heavy protective clothing, such as firefighters, can experience heat stress.
So can employees working in hot environments including welding shops, boiler and forge areas, etc. It
is important for departments with these kinds of activities to include heat illness prevention plans in
their departmental injury prevention plans.
Think Safe. Act Safe. Be Safe.