The heat required to convert water at. boiling point to steam at the same. temperature is called âlatent heat.â The. unit of heat in common use is the Btu. which is the amount of heat required to. raise the temperature of one pound of. water 1Â°F at atmospheric pressure.
An overuse injury can occur when you take on too much physical activity too quickly.
Common Work-related Injuries and Employer Responsibilities. Consistently rated as the most common work-related injury, overextension occurs most often when a worker is pulling, pushing, lifting, gripping, carrying or throwing. Overextension is known to cause sprained and torn muscles, tendons, and ligaments.