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|  Radiological Control Training for Supervisors
DOE-HDBK-1143-2001
Instructor's Guide
VIII. Adverse work conditions
Review: "Heat Stress" (RadCon
A. Heat stress
Standard, article 534)
Heat stress may result from working in areas of
high temperature, humidity, and radiant heat;
Show OT 4.11.
working in protective clothing; and using
respirators, particularly where other protective
Obj. 8
Describe the conditions that can
equipment is required. Heat stress has occurred
induce heat stress and other adverse
at ambient temperatures less than 70oF when
physical conditions for radiological
multiple sets of protective clothing or plastic suits
workers.
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
Show OT 4.12.
personal protective equipment, notify the
Obj. 9
supervisor, and rest in a cool area. In such
Describe the actions that should be
cases, medical assistance should be
taken if a worker exhibits
provided.
symptoms of heat stress or other
adverse stress conditions while
working in a radiological area.
Module 4 - 7
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