J9: Thermal Stress Management, Prevention, and Monitoring

Greater Columbus Convention Center 

Room: B 131 

CM Credit Hours: 1 

This presentation will provide an overview of thermal stress (heat related illnesses) including application of the Anticipate, Recognize, Evaluate, Control, and Confirm (ARECC) Framework. Discussion topics will include: a) available monitoring approaches with pros and cons of each; b) local meteorological and metabolic rate estimation vs real-time wearable technologies; c) evaluation of vendor supplied information, questions that need asking; d) the Bland-Altman plot analyses; e) spreadsheet calculations for risk characterization; f) the recent AIHA Alarm Setting Process White Paper; and g) future technological approaches. The session will end with an opportunity for attendees to pose questions on their current or future heat illness challenges.

Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

• Differentiate between the various types of heat related illnesses.
• Recognize the types of conditions which may result in heat stroke.
• Interpret Bland-Altman plots for quantitative measurements.
• Define possible parameters for monitoring of the thermal environment.
• Develop approaches to thermal stress management.
• Describe how the ARECC rubric can work for thermal stress management. 

Intermediate

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