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Thermal Hazards: Control Measures

The document defines thermal hazards as hazards that can alter body temperature in harmful ways when heat is dissipated intentionally or unintentionally. It identifies control measures for thermal hazards, including identifying heat hazards in the workplace, taking adequate control measures to reduce risk, and avoiding dehydration. Specific control measures mentioned are elimination and substitution, engineering and isolation controls, administrative controls like hydration and shade, education, and personal protective equipment.

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Thermal Hazards: Control Measures

The document defines thermal hazards as hazards that can alter body temperature in harmful ways when heat is dissipated intentionally or unintentionally. It identifies control measures for thermal hazards, including identifying heat hazards in the workplace, taking adequate control measures to reduce risk, and avoiding dehydration. Specific control measures mentioned are elimination and substitution, engineering and isolation controls, administrative controls like hydration and shade, education, and personal protective equipment.

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THERMAL

HAZARDS
Control
Measures
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HELLO
!
Arlan E. Garcines
Instructor I
TESDA – Salvador Trade
School
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Objectives
▮ Define thermal hazard
▮ Identify control measures for thermal
hazards
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THERMAL
HAZARDS
 Thermal hazards come up when heat is dissipated, intentionally
or unintentionally.

 Thermal hazards are hazards that can alter your body


temperature in a harmful way.
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Example of
Thermal
Hazards
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Control
Measur
es
Identifying heat hazards in the
workplace and taking adequate
control measures to reduce risk,
can help increase safety of workers
and avoid dehydration in the
workplace
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Identification
Air Temperature
Radiant Temperature
Humidity
Metabolic Rate
PPE
Air Movement
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Control Measures
Elimination and substitution
Engineering and Isolation
Administrative: Hydration and Shade
Education
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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THANK YOU
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