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    The document discusses how to cope with heat stress and recognize, treat, and avoid heat illnesses. It provides information on different heat-related illnesses like dehydration, heat rash, heat cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke/sunstroke. It also gives tips on hydration, ventilation, clothing, limiting activity, and who may be at higher risk during hot weather.

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    My Life Monday

    How to cope with heat stress

    It is that time of year again when we


    have to worry about the heat and its
    affects. Working under hot and humid
    conditions places a lot of stress on the
    body which can result in minor or life
    threatening illnesses.

    Being aware of the various types of


    illnesses, symptoms and preventive
    steps will help you deal with the heat.
    Temperature & Humidity Combined
    Below is a diagram indicating the temperature and
    humidity level that you need to be careful of.
    Relative Temperature
    Humidity
    100°F/ 37.8°C
    70 %
    Dangerous
    60 % 95°F/ 35°C
    Caution
    90°F/ 32.2°C
    50 %

    85°F/ 29.4°C
    40 %

    80°F/ 26.7°C
    30 %
    Less
    Hazardous
    How to recognise, treat and avoid
    heat illnesses?
    Type Symptoms Treatment

    1. Flushed face
    2. Extreme thirst, more than
    normal or unable to drink
    3. Dry/ warm skin
    4. Dizziness made worse For mild to
    when you are standing moderate
    dehydration,
    Dehydration 5. Weakness
    drink more
    6. Cramping in the arms and
    legs water and try
    7. Headaches to avoid the
    8. Dry mouth/ dry tongue heat until
    9. Low blood pressure refreshed.
    10. Rapid and deep breathing -
    faster than normal
    11. Fainting
    Type Symptoms Treatment
    1. Redness
    accompanied The best treatment is
    with swelling and to provide a cooler,
    inflammation of skin.
    less humid
    2. Small blisters.
    Heat Rash environment.
    Both symptoms commonly
    occur on the back of the Clean the effected area
    neck. and apply a mild lotion
    to it.

    Stop all activities and


    do not return to
    strenuous activities
    1. Muscle pain in the
    until the cramps
    abdomen, arms or
    subside. Further
    Heat legs may occur in
    association with exertion may lead to

    Cramps 2.
    strenuous activity.
    Rapid heartbeat
    exhaustion or heat
    stroke This usually
    3. Sweaty skin improves if you drink
    water and rest in a cool
    environment
    Type Symptoms Treatment
    1. Faintness
    2. Dizziness Lie or sit down under a
    3. Headaches shaded or cool environment.
    4. Increased pulse
    Heat rate
    Try to take frequent breaks if
    Syncope 5.
    6.
    Restlessness
    Nausea
    working under high

    7. Vomiting temperatures and drink a lot


    8. A brief loss of of water.
    consciousness.
    1. Headaches
    2. Paleness
    3. Heavy sweating Shift to a cooler location and
    4. Thirst
    Heat 5. Dizziness
    drink a lot of water.

    Exhaustion 6.
    7.
    Fatigue
    Nausea
    Use cold towels over your
    head and neck.
    8. Impaired
    judgment
    9. Loss of appetite
    Type Symptoms Treatment
    Apply cold towels on the
    areas
    1. Skin becomes red
    & painful affected or take a cold shower.
    2. Burning sensation
    and swelling Apply moisture lotions and
    not
    3. Blisters
    ointments. Do not break

    Sunburn blisters and try to avoid


    repeated sun exposure.

    Use sunscreen to avoid a


    sunburn.

    Seek medical attention for


    severe cases
    1. High body Get to a shady cool area.
    temperature
    2. Red and dry skin
    Sponge or shower with cold
    3. Throbbing
    headaches water.
    Heatstroke/ 4. Nausea
    Sunstroke 5.
    6.
    Unconsciousness
    Rapid and shallow
    Get a cold towel and wrap it
    around the body.
    breathing
    7. Fatigue Call the hospital for medical
    General Precautions
    Hydrations
    The best way to avoid heat strokes and other heat disorders is to keep
    your body well hydrated. Drink a lot of water if you are exercising or
    working in hot conditions. Doctors usually recommend consuming eight
    or more glasses of water per day.

    Ventilation
    Remain in cool areas where your body can cool itself. If working in hot
    conditions, try to take a break to regain energy and to avoid overexposure
    to the sun.

    Clothing
    What you wear plays a big factor in how your body handles the heat. Light
    clothing and loose fitting clothing will help your body in breathing and
    cooling itself. It is fine to wear a hat or cap to protect yourself from the sun
    but once you feel warm, remove it. This usually traps the heat inside your
    body.

    Limit yourself
    It is also important to watch the amount of activities you are participating
    in during hot days. Don’t overdo it. Heat stroke and other disorders can
    take affect in less than an hour. If you feel warm or dizzy, it’s best to take
    time to rest.

    Are you fit to work during summer?


    Older employees, obese employees, new employees and personnel on
    medication are at great risk if they decide to work during very hot and
    humid conditions.

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