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HEAT INJURIES

Learn about heat injuries, including heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke. Understand factors influencing heat injury and prevention methods.

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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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