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HEAT STRESS – KNOW THE FACTS

HEAT STRESS – KNOW THE FACTS. Q: How many workers in United States are affected by heat stress every year? A: 10 million or about 7% of the US workforce Q: Other than the health effects of the individual, what other problems does heat stress cause? A: Decrease in production,

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HEAT STRESS – KNOW THE FACTS

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  1. HEAT STRESS – KNOW THE FACTS Q: How many workers in United States are affected by heat stress every year? A: 10 million or about 7% of the US workforce Q: Other than the health effects of the individual, what other problems does heat stress cause? A: Decrease in production, A: Decrease in alertness, A: Decrease in morale, A: Increase in proneness to accidents Q: What is prime cause of heat stress? A: Dehydration Dealing with Heat Stress

  2. HEAT EXHAUSTION • Symptoms • Heavy sweating • Intense thirst from dehydration • Fatigue, weakness or loss of coordination • Tingling in hands and feet or headache • First Aid Treatment • Loosen or remove clothing and boots • Cool the victim as fast as possible • Depending on your location’s protocol, call Medic, MAS or 911 if victim becomes faint or is unconscious Dealing with Heat Stress

  3. HEAT STROKE • Early Symptoms • High body temperature • Hot, red or flushed, dry skin • Headache or dizziness • Confusion or delirium • Advanced Symptoms • Seizure or convulsions • Loss of consciousness • No detectable pulse Depending on your location’s protocol, call Medic, MAS or 911 at the first sign of the above symptoms! • Treatment • Lower the victim’s body temperature as fast as possible • Don’t give liquids to unconscious victims Dealing with Heat Stress

  4. Other tips for controlling heat stress • Individuals: • Allow your body to become acclimatized to your surroundings • Follow scheduled work/rest cycles to avoid overexertion • Drink before you’re thirsty • Drink 6-8 ounces of cool water every 15 minutes • 1 hour of strenuous activity requires 1 liter of fluid replacement • Avoid alcohol, coffee, tea or soda • Consume a light, cool lunch instead of hot, heavy meals • Leadership: • Ensure everyone is trained on the symptoms of heat stress • Give consideration to inclusion of heat stress as a hazard when developing JSAs and ensure mitigation steps are followed Dealing with Heat Stress

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