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HEALTH HAZARD

A substance that can damage the eyes, lungs, mucuos membranes, or skin. It causes chronic effects.

HEALTH HISTORY

A tool for underwriting health care to decide the risks that are acceptable.

HEALTH INSURANCE

A plan covering or sharing expense with health care. They are commercial, private, or social insurance.

HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO)

A firm that gives basic long term care through volunteering. All manner of personnel are on the board. They pay a fee that lets them use services. Supplemental services are also offered.

HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

A party that is accredited by the professional body in the study. It is governmentaly licensed to do health care work. Refer to medical practitioner.

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT (HRA)

An employer funded medical fund that reimburses to offer tax advantages for health are costs. No additional taxes are taken from the contributions.

HEALTH SAVINGS ACT

Insurance for parties that need coverage that are not covered by a traditional health plan.

HEAT EXCHANGER

Equipment transfering heat form one item to another. It can be a readiator. Refer to heat sink.

HEAT EXHAUSTION

Fatigue buildup that leads to fainting. It causes low blood pressure and blood volume because of dehydration. Rehydrate and rest and a medical doctor can help this.

HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

A dome that is made over an urban or industrial area. The air is warmer above ground level and traps pollution. It is noticed in the morning and night and leaves mid

HEAT LOAD

Heat required to take out in a period of time. It is measured in BTUs or watts.

HEAT PROCESSING

Forcing a substance to extreme heat to get a certain result. Cooking can be an example of this.

HEAT PUMP

A heater/air conditioner to give a year round interior temperature for a building.

HEAT SINK

A substance that absorbs heat from a machine. Water can be used and does not use power to do the work. Refer to heat exchanger.

HEAT STRESS

A name for medical conditions like heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke. It is caused by working in hot areas.

HEAT STROKE

A health condition that is caused by exposure to heat. It causes body regulation failure. It can cause fever, fast heart beat, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomit, fainting, and no sweating. Medical attention

HEAT TREATMENT

How metal is heated and than cooled t change its structure and the desired results.

HEAT UNIT

AKA British thermal unit, or Btu in the United States.

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