Lesson 5

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DEHYDRATION

This refer to excessive loss of water from the body,


usually through perspiration or sweating , urination ,
or evaporation.
DEHYDRATION
Increased thirst and a dry or sticky mouth
Dark Urine
Signs of fatigue, confusion or anger
Fever
Dry eyes or blurred vision
Headaches or disorientation
Muscle cramps
Lack of sweat
SAFETY PROTOCOL

• Don’t wait until you feel thirsty to drink


• Make sure water is within easy reach day and night
• Have between 6 to 8 cups of fluids a day
• Don’t skip meals
• Drink water, milk and broth, but avoid alcoholic
beverages
OVEREXERTION/OVERTRAINING

This refer to detrimental cause of


excessive training.
OVEREXERTION/OVERTRAINING
• Blue Lips/ Fingers - Nausea
• Profusely Sweating - Sore Muscles
• Shortness of Breath - Dizziness
• Irregular Heart Beat - Lack of Coordination
• Chest Pain
SAFETY PROTOCOL
• Decrease in total number of sets or exercises or both is recommended
• Know your limits
• Stretch and warm up before any heavy lifting or strenuous activity
• Lift properly
• Set obtainable goals
• Stay hydated
HYPERTHERMIA

This is an alarming rise in body temperature,


which is an effect of exercising in a very
humid environment.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
• Headache
• Coma
• Mental confusion
• Chills
• Convulsions
• Cramp
SAFETY PROTOCOL
• Drink 2 cups of fluids 2 hours before you exercise
• Drink 4-8 ounces of fluids every 15-20 minutes during exercise
• Wear light clothing, allowing air to circulate and cool the body
• Do not wear rubber , plastic clothing
• Rest frequently in the shade area
• Use wet towels or dampen clothing with water when the heat is
extreme
• Avoid hot, heavy meals
• Avoid alcohol
HYPOTHERMIA
Excessively low body temperature. Characterized
by uncontrollable shivering, loss of coordination,
and mental confusion.
SAFETY PROTOCOL
• Use a buddy system
• Adjust your work schedule to the cold or changing weather
• Layer clothing
• Eat and drink hot or warm food and liquids
SAFETY PROTOCOL
• To relieve pain, it is necessary to warm the affected area of raise the
core temperature
• If the victim is unconscious , bring to shelter or keep in warm room
• If the victim is conscious , open airway and check for breathing
• Replace wet clothes with dry ones
• Give high energy foods and warm drinks
• Cover the head, hands , and feet because heat is lost through the
extremities

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