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Heat Related Illness

Heat Related Illness. Heat Related Illness. Objectives: Factors that create HRI Stages of HRI Care – Basic First Aid! Protecting employees. Heat Related Illness. When the body is unable to cool itself through sweating, serious heat related illness can occur quickly. Heat Related Illness.

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Heat Related Illness

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  1. Heat Related Illness

  2. Heat Related Illness Objectives: • Factors that create HRI • Stages of HRI • Care – Basic First Aid! • Protecting employees

  3. Heat Related Illness When the body is unable to cool itself through sweating, serious heat related illness can occur quickly

  4. Heat Related Illness If the warning signals are ignored the consequences can be very serious: • Kidney damage • Brain damage • Death

  5. Ideal condition for heat related illness: • Strenuous activities outside on a hot day • Working in a hot room with no air circulation • Not enough fluid intake while working • Working in a building where cooling system fails • Humid conditions combined with mild to hot temps

  6. Heat Index Chart

  7. Heat related fatalities

  8. At Risk Employees • Age • Have had prior heat related illness • Wear PPE, like suits or respirators • Are not used to working in heat • Are not physically fit • Are taking certain medications/have medical conditions

  9. Heat Stress Factors Environmental: • Temperature • Humidity • Radiant Heat • Air velocity Personal Characteristics: • Age • Weight • Fitness level • Medical condition • Heat acclimatization

  10. Stages and Treatment of Heat Related Illnesses • Heat Rash • Mild rash/blisters • Skin is exposed to humid heat and stays wet • Clean dry skin and clothes • Heat Cramps • Muscle spasms – extremities or abdominal • Loss of electrolytes from sweating • Give electrolytes • Heat Exhaustion • Fatigue, headache, nausea, giddiness, clammy skin, rapid pulse, fainting • Dehydration, out of shape • Keep cool, give water or electrolytes • Heat Stroke • Hot dry skin, confusion, convulsions, no sweating, unconsciousness • Severe dehydration • Immediate cooling, treat for shock, begin CPR/AED, call 911!

  11. Protecting Employees • Educate and train frequently:

  12. Protecting Employees • Control the environment and work processes whenever possible

  13. Protecting Employees Hydrate: • Drink plenty of water (make it a requirement) – 1 cup every 20 minutes • Carbohydrate content of beverages – less than 6% by volume

  14. Protecting Employees Provide PPE and other tools for the job… • Cooling vests • Water • Sunscreen

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