A Violator of Occupational Safety and Health Act Rules Is

question 99

True/False

A violator of Occupational Safety and Health Act rules is subject to civil,but not criminal penalties.

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Definitions:

Heat Exhaustion

The result of excessive heat and dehydration; signs include pallor, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fainting, and a moderately increased temperature (38.5°C to 39°C).

Malignant Hyperthermia

A pharmacogenetics disease that can be triggered by exposure to certain anesthetic agents; signs include elevated carbon dioxide production, profuse sweating, tachycardia, and skeletal muscle rigidity, prior to developing a life-threatening rapid increase in core body temperature.

Hyperpyrexia

An extremely high body temperature or fever, typically above 41.1 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit), which can be life-threatening.

Peripheral Vascular Resistance

The resistance that blood vessels outside the heart offer against the flow of blood, playing a crucial role in determining blood pressure.