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|  Radiological Control Training for Supervisors
DOE-HDBK-1143-2001
Student's Guide
VIII. Adverse work conditions
A. Heat stress
Heat stress may result from working in areas of
high temperature, humidity, and radiant heat;
working in protective clothing; and using
respirators, particularly where other protective
equipment is required. Heat stress has occurred
at ambient temperatures less than 70oF when
multiple sets of protective clothing or plastic suits
were in use or strenuous work was involved.
1. Heat stress controls should be addressed in
the planning stages for work.
2. Recommended work time limits and use of
body cooling devices should be considered
to reduce heat stress.
3. Job supervisors should inform their
personnel of heat stress precautions prior to
work on job assignments where heat stress
may be a factor.
4. If a person begins to feel symptoms of heat
stress, the person should immediately notify
the nearest coworker, exit the area, remove
personal protective equipment, notify the
supervisor, and rest in a cool area. In such
cases, medical assistance should be
provided.
Module 4 - 7
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