Heat Stress (Non-Humorous)

(9 min.) This program will be to the point because you already know when you get hot and uncomfortable in general, you want to keep as cool as possible under the conditions. Regardless of the outside temperature, the human body maintains a fairly constant temperature. Just like a furnace, your body burns fuel and manufactures heat to keep internal temperatures within safe limits.

Topics covered in this safety video include: excess heat, heat loss from increased skin blood circulation, sweating, heat promotes accidents, illnesses resulting from not taking proper precautions in a hot environment, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, fainting, dehydration and loss of salt, drugs and alcohol, frequent rest periods, plenty of water intake, and following your organization's work practices.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers.English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.