Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Heat Illness Prevention Program

NOTE: If someone is experiencing symptoms or signs of heat stroke or other related heat illness call for emergency medical assistance immediately (893-3446 for campus police, 911 or 9-911 from a campus phone) and report the incident to UCSB Workers’ Compensation (893-8050).

Definition: Heat illness is a serious medical condition that results when the body is unable to cool itself by sweating. Environmental and personal factors can contribute to heat-induced illnesses, including heat stress, heat exhaustion, and ultimately heat stroke. Heat stroke can be fatal, especially if medical treatment is delayed. The focus of this program is to teach supervisors and workers how to reduce the risk of heat-induced illness, recognize heat illness symptoms, and how to respond should a heat illness emergency occur.

Implementation: To obtaining technical assistance on Heat Illness related issues contact Jesse Bickley at x3743.

Resources:

UCSB Environmental Health & Safety Heat Illness Prevention Program Manual
Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DSH)
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3395, California Department of Industrial Relations
Heat Illness Prevention" (PowerPoint), UCSD Environment, Health & Safety
NOAA Heat Wave Information and Heat Index Chart