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Working In Hot Environments – Safety, Assessment & Control
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- Outcome and benefits
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To meet requirements where work is carried out in conditions where environmental temperatures are so high that they can create heat stress in the individuals concerned. This can bring with it the potential for compromising health and safety. Such work must, therefore, be carefully assessed and adequately controlled.
- Content
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09:00 (Classroom based) Theory
Introduction, including course aims and objectives
Basic terms, definitions & scope
Legal background, guidance available etc. [inc. confined spaces]
Normal [physiological] temperature regulation (inc. Video)
The effects of elevated ‘heat’ on the human body on the consequent hazards
Break
Heat stress indices including WBGT
The Hot Environments Working Assessment - impact and controls
Techniques & technology - instrumentation & measurement
Worked example
Lunch
On plant practical assessment & survey exercises
Afternoon break
Recording the assessment, the pro-forma, site specific instruction
Summary of the practical - outcome, matters and actions arising
What to do if something goes wrong - Emergency actions and recommended first aid
Course questionnaire
Open forum & closing comments
- Audience
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Personnel responsible for ensuring safe systems of work for employees or those who work in hot environments.
- Duration
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1 day