Heat Emergencies

 Three types:

    Heat Cramps – caused by loss of salt
    Heat Exhaustion – caused by dehydration
    Heat Stroke – shock, caused by the above plus high internal body temperature: life–threatening

Interventions:

    Remove victim from the heat
    Loosen or remove clothing
    Have them lie down
    Elevate feet
    Apply cold compresses
    Give fluids
    Fan to lower temperature
    Get medical help, if needed; immediately for heat stroke.

Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response 2009 (CA-047-RESP) (CDC-CDPH) A DHS–approved introductory–level course, delivered in a 16–hours (2–days). Provides emergency response personnel with the knowledge, skills, and resources, to address the environmental health impacts of emergencies and disasters. Customized for use in California by the California Department of Public Health.

Livestock Safety (NASD) Orientation or awareness–level training in understanding the potential dangers associated with livestock.

Personal Protective Equipment – Explains the hierarchy of controls to manage hazards; describes various types of personal protective equipment (PPE), and outlines standards and programs for proper use.

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Course

Tractor and Machinery Virtual Classroom (ISU Ext) Web–based curriculum designed to enhance and supplement traditional tractor and machinery certification programs by overcoming some of the barriers in traditional delivery methods.