When workers are at risk for cold stress, describe at least three general and three specific controls that should be implemented.
What are two physiological responses to cold stress?
Describe at least four work practice controls that may be used for working in a hot environment.
What are the three main characteristics of clothing that affect thermal balance?
What physiological responses to heat exposure may be used to monitor an employee?
Read Using the Heat Index: A Guide for Employers (Links to an external site.) by OSHA.
OSHA has initiated a new outreach using a heat index instead of the WBGT. Is this a better way to evaluate and protect against heat stress? Why or why not?