Climate Change, Heat Illness, and Worker Protection

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a direct result of burning fossil fuels according to the greenhouse effect diagram?

• Increase in greenhouse gases leading to global warming

• Decrease in greenhouse gases resulting in cooling

• No change in atmospheric temperature

• Reduction of heat waves

Open Ended

How does climate change impact the safety of outdoor workers?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following workers is most likely to be affected by extreme heat?

• Office worker

• Delivery driver

• Factory worker

• Teacher

Open Ended

Explain how our bodies respond when exposed to extreme heat.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are symptoms of heat exhaustion?

• Headache and dizziness

• Red, hot, dry skin

• Painful muscle cramps

• Confusion

Fill in the Blank

Longer, hotter summers increase the risk of ___ and heat stroke for outdoor workers.

Open Ended

Why is it important to protect workers from the effects of climate change?

Multiple Select

Which strategies can help outdoor workers stay safe in extreme heat?

• Taking rest breaks in the shade

• Drinking plenty of water

• Wearing heavy clothing

• Ignoring symptoms of heat illness

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what questions do you still have about the connection between climate change and outdoor worker safety?

Multiple Choice

How does burning fossil fuels contribute to extreme heat events?

• It adds greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, trapping more heat

• It directly increases the temperature of the Earth

• It reduces the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth

• It causes more rainfall