53 Steps to Avoid Heat Illnesses

Avoiding Heat Illness

1. Train your employees, managers & leads on heat related injuries

2. Have water and electrolytes available and close to their work area

3. Provide chilling bandanas and towels

4. Provide shade outdoors & move air indoors

5. Recognize, Understand, and Act on heat stress victims immediately

Causes

1. Heat & Humidity

2. Caffeine

3. Alcohol

4. Energy Drinks

5. Medications

Hydration & Rehydration

1. Drink 8 x 8 oz glasses of water per day EVERY DAY (8 X 8 Rule)

2. Drink 8 oz of water per alcoholic beverage

3. Drink 8 oz of water per cup of coffee

4. Drink 48 oz of water per 16 oz energy drink

5. Drink beverages that contain electrolytes (Sqwincher & Gatorade)

Heat-Related Illness First Aid and Emergency Response Procedures

Heat Related Illness	Signs & Symptoms	First Aid emergency Response Procedures
Sunburn	Red, hot skin Possibly blisters	Loosen clothes Apply cool compress or water Get medical evaluation if sever
Heat Rash	Red, itchy Bumpy skin Skin infection	Apply cook water or compress to rash Keep affected area dry
Heat Cramps	Muscle cramps spasms Grasping the affected area Abnormal body posture	Drink water to hydrate body Res in an air conditioned room Massage affected muscles Get medial attention if cramps persist
Heat Exhaustion	High Pulse rate Pale face Headache Fatigue Clammy and moist skin Extreme sweating Insecure gait Weakness Dizziness	CALL 991* Rapid cooling w/fan, water or ice packs Lay flat and elevate feet Drink small amounts of water to hydrate
Heat Stroke	Any of the above, but more severe Hot, dry skin (25-50%) of cases) Altered mental status with confusion and agitation Can progress to loss of consciousness and seizures	CALL 911* Rapid cooling w/fan, water or ice packs Lay flat elevate feet If conscious give sips of water Monitor breathing Administer CPR if needed