Industrial Engineering Department

Safety Engineering and Human Factors (Lab) (65589)

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Instructor Name: Experiment # ( 12 ): Heat Stress

Eng. Raneen rattrout
Academic Year: 2017/2018 Performed on: 9/11/2017
Semester: first Submitted on: 16/11/2017

Students:
1- israa salman 2-Raghad hakawati
3- Nasser resha

Evaluation Criterion Grade Points

Objectives
Illustrate the aim of doing the experiment. 5
Abstract / Introduction
Show over all experiment ideas in simple words. 10
Apparatus / Procedure
Apparatus sufficiently described to enable another experimenter
to identify the equipment needed to conduct the experiment. 20
Procedure sufficiently described.
Experimental Results and Discussion
Results analyzed correctly. Experimental findings adequately and
specifically summarized, in graphical, tabular, and/or written 40
form, with explanation to those results.
Conclusions and Recommendations
Conclusions summarize the major findings from the experimental
results with adequate specificity. Recommendations appropriate 15
in light of conclusions. Correct grammar.
References
Complete consistent bibliographic information that would enable 5
the reader to search for references of interest.
Appearance
Title page is complete, page numbers applied, content is well
organized, correct spelling, fonts are consistent, good visual 5
appeal.
Total
100
Objectives:
To evaluate the work environment and to study the effect of temperature on the
workers concentration and performance.

Instrument:
Heat stress WBGT meter.

Introduction:
Heat stress occurs when our body is unable to cool itself enough to maintain a healthy
temperature. Normally, the body cools itself by sweating, but sometimes sweating isn't
enough and the body temperature keeps rising.
Heat related illness can range from mild conditions such as a rush or cramps to very
serious condition such as heatstroke, which can kills.
Overexertion in hot weather, sun or bushfire exposure, and exercising or working in
hot, poorly ventilated or confined areas can increase your risk of heat stress. Heat can
also make an existing medical condition worse, for example heart disease.

 Causes of heat stress and heat – related illness

There are many factors, which can cause heat stress and heat-related illness, including:
Dehydration
Lack of airflow
Sun exposure
Hot and crowded conditions
Bushfir
  Symptoms of heat-related illness
It is important to know the signs and symptoms of heat exposure and how you should
respond when these signs and symptoms occurs. Symptoms vary according to the type
of heat-related illness. Babies and young children may show signs of restlessness or
irritability and have fewer wet nappies. Older people may become lightheaded,
confused, weak or faint.
Some heat-related illness and common symptoms include:
o Deterioration
o Heat rash
o Heat cramps
o Dizziness and fainting
o Heat exhaustion
o Heatstroke

 Treatment of heat-related illness

Treatment options vary according to the type of heat-related illness. Apply first aid and
seek medical assistance immediately if you or someone you are with, shows any sign
of heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

 Prevention of heat-related illness

Prevention is the best way to manage heat-related illness. Some tips to prevent heat
stress include:
o Drink plenty of water
o Avoid exposure to heat
o Protect yourself outside – if you must be outdoors, remember to protect yourself
from the sun – by covering exposed skin with lightweight clothes, using
sunscreen and wearing a hat
o Limit physical activity on the hot days
o Don't leave children or pets in cars
o Take it easy and often try to rest and whenever possible, stay indoors or in the
shade
o Stay cool and keep air circulating
 In order to calculate Wet Bulb Globe Temp. (WBGT)

What is a WBGT?
1. Normal thermometer (dry-bulb)
2. Wet-bulb thermometer (humidity)
3. Globe temperature (radiant heat)

WBGT formulas:

o For indoor or shaded environments :

WBGT = 70% Tnwb + 30% Tg

Tnwb = natural wet-bulb temperature (70%)
Tg = globe temperature (30%)

o For direct sunlight exposure :

WBGT = 70% Tnwb + 20% Tg + 10% Tdb

Tdb = dry- bulb temperature

Screening WBGT (in °C ) :

Work Light Moderate heavy Very heavy

demand
100% work; 28.0 25.0 Not allowed Not allowed
(breaks incl.) 31.0 28.0
75% work; 28.5 26.0 24.0 Not allowed
25% rest 31.0 29.0 27.5
50% work; 29.5 27.0 25.5 24.5
50% rest 32.0 30.0 29.0 28.0
25% work; 29.0 29.0 28.0 27.0
75% rest 32.5 31.0 30.5 30.0
 Methodology:

1-Slide down the protective sensor cover before taking measurements.

2-Select the desired display mode: Wet Bulb Globe Temperature Heat Index
(WBGT), Air Temperature (TA), Black Globe Temperature (TG), or Relative
Humidity (RH). An icon well appear in the display indicating the current
selection.
3-Select the preferred temperature unit (F or C).
4-The meter measure WBGT index with (IN) or without (OUT) direct sun
exposure. Hold down the MODE for more than 1 second to alternate between
settings.

Results and discussion:

Work demand=25% work
75% rest
1- WBGT=19.6°C
2- Humidity percent=55.8%
WBGT=19.6<29 SO it safe

3- yes it’s safe, because the level of humidity is good, and temperature is fine for
facility
4- - we show a difference between data and standards, that’s refer to some of
factors make results away from the standards like breath of students,……

Conclusion and Recommendations:

Heat stress significantly affect the nature of the work, it is necessary to be in to be
allowed to carry out tasks on the best way range ,we must follow the correct
procedures and take preventive means and necessary in the event of something out of
the standard
Through our experiment we have noticed that an appropriate place for heat the
standard and therefore recommend to continue on these conditions and follow the
procedures in routine preventive
References:

https://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_iii/otm_iii_4.html#iii:4_2