Video Library: Heat Stress

Beat the Heat: Preventing and Treating Heat Disorders
Heat Stress, (10 min. 1997)
Heat Stress, (12 min. 1995)
Heat Stress, (14 min. 1992)
Heat Stress, (16 min. 1990)
Heat Stress, (7 min. 1990)
Heat Stress Prevention
The Performance Factor
Science of Gatorade
Squincher
Working Safely in Hot Environments

• Beat the Heat: Preventing and Treating Heat Disorders
  #BE002 (17 min. 1995)
  Occupational
  Although heat stress sounds like a minor inconvenience, for those workers who must perform their jobs in the heat, the reality is it can cause bodily illness or injury, worksite accidents, and even death.
  • Thermo-regulation of the body
  • Importance of replenishing fluids
  • Prevention and treatment
• Heat Stress
  #HE010 (10 min. 1997)
  Occupational
  More than 300 people die each year from excessive heat exposure. Many more suffer the effects of heat stress. This program is excellent for training workers in all industries.
  • Effects of heat exposure
  • Types of heat-related disorders
  • Recognition of symptoms
  • Treatment and preventive measures
• Heat Stress
  #HE012—DVD (12 min. 1995)
  Occupational
  Being uncomfortable is not the only problem with working in high temperatures and humidity, as workers can experience a number of serious illnesses as a result of heat exposure. By using common sense and taking proper precautions, employees can go a long way in reducing harmful effects of heat stress. This video will show employees how heat and humidity affect the human body, what the different types of heat stress are, how to respond to a heat-related illness and what they can do to prevent heat stress.
• Heat Stress
  #HE007 (14 min. 1992)
  Occupational
  Heat causes considerable stress on your mind and body, and can seriously affect your health and safety. This video addresses the primary danger of heat stress, which is that the effects of heat occur before you realize it, causing a wide range of health problems, from minor discomfort to life-threatening complications. The video shows employees what heat stress is, what the symptoms are, how to prevent it and what to do if it happens to them or someone else.
• Heat Stress
  #HE004 (7 min. 1990)
  Occupational
  This video covers the following topics: what is heat stress?, the symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
• Heat Stress
  #HE005 (16 min. 1990)
  Occupational
  Rashes, cramps, exhaustion and stroke all can plague an employee working in hot weather or hot environments. Focuses on preventing illnesses and minimizing safety hazards. Includes hazards of hot environment, heat disorders, preventive measures and first aid. Complies with NIOSH and OSHA recommendations. Compares body to car engine.
• Heat Stress Prevention
  #HE015 (12 min. 1989)
  Occupational
  This live-action video discusses the causes of heat stress. Preventive measures to control heat stress and how to recognize the symptoms of heat disorders, as well as emergency procedures, are covered.
• The Performance Factor
  #PE016 (11 min. 1989)
  Occupational
  Designed in an instructional format, this concise videotape presents essential facts about the challenges workers face regarding dehydration, as well as a scientific discussion on the optimal formulation of fluid replacement drinks (Gatorade).
• Science of Gatorade
  #SC018 (11 min. 1989)
  Occupational
  This video discusses evaporative cooling and the resultant loss of body fluids which can lead to dehydration and heat-related disorders. It presents steps to counteract dehydration and prevent heat-related illnesses, and emphasizes the advantages of Gatorade as an electrolyte replacement fluid.
• Squincher
  #SQ015 (11 min. 1990)
  Occupational
  Thorough discussion of heat-related illnesses. Covers recognition of signs and symptoms, health effects, treatment, and prevention. Follows with a discussion about the use of Squincher as an electrolyte replacement fluid.
• Working Safely in Hot Environments
  #WK002—VHS #WK004—DVD (15 min. 2005)
  Occupational
  This program shows viewers how to prevent and respond to various heat-related problems by using prevention techniques; how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat stress; and, what first aid procedures to administer when assisting victims of specific heat-related illnesses. Featured are several heat-related illness scenarios that illustrate the importance of staying alert, using good judgment and knowing the warning signs of heat stress when working in hot environments.