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HEAT INJURIES

HEAT INJURIES. Lesson 10. HEAT INJURIES. OBJECTIVES. TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES. TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES. Heat Cramps Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke. TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES. Heat Cramps. TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES. Heat Cramps Heat Exhaustion. TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES. Heat Cramps

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HEAT INJURIES

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  1. HEAT INJURIES Lesson 10

  2. HEAT INJURIES

  3. OBJECTIVES

  4. TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES

  5. TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES • Heat Cramps • Heat Exhaustion • Heat Stroke

  6. TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES • Heat Cramps

  7. TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES • Heat Cramps • Heat Exhaustion

  8. TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES • Heat Cramps • Heat Exhaustion • Heat Stroke

  9. FACTORS INFLUENCING HEAT INJURY

  10. FACTORS INFLUENCING HEAT INJURY • Unacclimatized Personnel • Overweight & Fatigue • Heavy Meals & Hot Foods • Alcohol/Drugs • Fever • Tight Clothing

  11. PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES

  12. PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES • Replace water

  13. PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES • Replace water • Avoid excessive salt

  14. PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES • Replace water • Avoid excessive salt • Maintain acclimatization

  15. PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES • Replace water • Avoid excessive salt • Maintain acclimatization • Maintain good physical condition

  16. PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES • Replace water • Avoid excessive salt • Maintain acclimatization • Maintain good physical condition • Establish work/rest schedules

  17. PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES • Replace water • Avoid excessive salt • Maintain acclimatization • Maintain good physical condition • Establish work/rest schedules • Wear proper clothing

  18. PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES • Replace water • Avoid excessive salt • Maintain acclimatization • Maintain good physical condition • Establish work/rest schedules • Wear proper clothing • Participate in training

  19. PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES • Replace water • Avoid excessive salt • Maintain acclimatization • Maintain good physical condition • Establish work/rest schedules • Wear proper clothing • Participate in training • Use WBGT Index

  20. REVIEW OF MAIN POINTS

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