Hot and humid weather creates a higher risk of developing heat stress illnesses ranging from heat rash to life-threatening heat stroke. Heat stress is preventable if the proper precautions are taken. I put together a Health and Safety training PowerPoint presentation for managing heat stress. The PowerPoint is uploaded in my Box.net files. Feel free to download it and share with others.
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
Notes de l'éditeur
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