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- 1. MANAGING HEAT STRESS Prepared by: Dan Sawall dan.sawall@yahoo.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/dansawall
- 3. Heat stress occurs when the core body temperature rises and cannot be cooled by sweating.
- 4. Our bodies maintain a fairly constant internal temperature even though exposed to varying environmental temperatures.
- 7. Exhaustion
- 8. Fainting
- 10. Radiant heat (hot equipment, vessels and sun)
- 11. Air movement
- 12. Clothing
- 13. Work rate (difficulty of work)If these not controlled, HEAT STRESS MAY OCCUR!
- 19. Severe pain and cramps in legs and abdomen
- 20. Weakness, dizziness or fainting
- 21. Profuse sweating
- 23. Drink at least 16 ounces of water per hour
- 25. Drink lots of water; may need IV
- 26. Loosen clothing and elevate legs above heart
- 27. If condition worsens, seek medical attention immediatelyIf left untreated, heat exhaustion can lead to HEAT STROKE!
- 29. Rapid pulse, confusion and nausea
- 31. Immerse in cool water or wrap in wet sheets
- 32. Apply cold compresses to head, neck and groinSEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY!
- 34. Start drinking water before you start work
- 35. Avoid beverages containing alcohol or caffeine
- 36. Get used to the heat for short periods, followed by longer periods of work
- 37. Alternate work and rest breaks, with longer breaks in cooler areas
- 39. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing (e.g. cotton)
- 40. Notify your Supervisor at first sign of any problem
- 41. Keep an eye on your coworkers. Use a buddy system.
- 43. Drink an adequate amount of water, even when you are not thirsty.
- 44. You should drink 16 ounces of fluids every hour to replenish the necessary fluids in the body.
- 45. By the time you feel thirsty, you are already 10% dehydrated.
- 47. Have someone stay with the worker until help arrives
- 48. Move the worker to a cooler / shaded area
- 50. Fan and mist the worker with water; apply ice (ice bags or ice towels)
- 51. Provide cool drinking water, if able to drinkIF THE WORKER IS NOT ALERT or seems confused, this may be a heat stroke. CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY and apply ice as soon as possible!
- 52. Quiz Circle the best answer to each statement. In the course of a day’s work in heat, a person can sweat as much as 2-3 gallons. True or False Heat stress occurs when the core body temperature rises and cannot be cooled by sweating.True or False Humidity is not an external factor associated with heat stress.True or False Heat rash occurs when sweat ducts plug and sweat cannot freely evaporate from the skin. True or False Heat cramps are treated by drinking 16 ounces of water every 4 hours. True or False Headaches and dizziness are not symptoms of heat exhaustion. True or False Hot, red skin and no sweating are symptoms of heat stroke. True or False If someone is having a heat stroke, seek medical attention immediately. True or False Applying ice is not recommended for treating someone taken ill from the heat. True or False If you are not thirsty, you must be well-hydrated. True or False Drinking beverages with caffeine is a good way to prevent dehydration. True or False Darker urine color is an indicator of dehydration. True or False
Editor's Notes
- TrueTrueFalseTrueFalse (16 ounces per hour, not every 4 hours)FalseTrueTrueFalseFalse (by the time someone is thirsty, he/she is already 10% dehydrated)False (caffeine increases dehydration)True