Heat Illness
Where on the body would you find heat rash?
Folds of skin / Belt line
how can you reduce your risk of suffering from a heat illness when preparing for the work day?
Check the weather, do not drink alcohol the night before, Pre hydrate, wear the right cloths
Name one common way the body gets rid of heat
sweating
name 2 ways to treat the skin folds for heat rash
keep dry and clean
where clothing made of natural fibers (cotton)
what should a worker wear when it is very hot
light color and light weight loose cloths that breath, something made of natural fibers such as cotton and a hat
What is the most dangerous consequence of fainting?
Injury from falling / hitting your head
what kind of personal condition may make you more at risk for heat illness?
Being out of shape, preexisting medical conditions or prior injury, alcohol consumption, age
what happens to the blood vessels when the body is stressed by heat?
what would you recommend a worker do when suffering from heat cramps
what re 2 common beverage a worker should avoid when it is very hot
alcohol and soda (drinks with a lot of sugar)
Heat cramps are the result of loss of what?
Electrolytes - Sodium (salt)
what should you eat to beat the heat?
enjoying cold fresh foods with high water content such as salads and fruits
name 3 environment conditions that make it very hot for a worker
high temp
high humidity
no air flow/ movement
what would you recommend a worker take when suffering form heat exhasution
take a break in the shade/ under a fan
slash cold water on skin/ face
how much and how often should a worker drink water when the risk of heat stress is high
1 pint every 30 minutes / better is 1 cup every 15 min
Name three symptoms of heat exhaustion
Dizzy, nausea, sweating, rapid pulse, cool / calmly
Diabetes and Heart disease
name 1 common internal and 1 common external source of heat stress
internal - working hard (using those muscles)
external - environment temperature
if a persion faints while working hard, what kind of illness should you assume they are suffering from?
heat stroke - call 911
what are some key signs that you are not drinking enough water?
You don't need to urinate / urine is very dark
JA worker is complaining of a throbbing headache, he has hot red skin and is not sweating, what illness is he suffering from?
Heat Stroke
Name 2 common illness that would make a person more susceptible to heat illness
Flu, cold, hang over, dehydration, skin infection
what is the difference between heat stress and heat illness
heat stress is the build up of too much heat in the body
heat illness is the breakdown of normal body functions form heat stress
what is the beast way to rapidly cool the body if you do not have access to an ice bath?
wet there body and bring a fan
give 2 examples of how to beat the heat at work
always bring a bottle of water, avoid alcohol, dress appropriately, enjoy high water content foods, get some rest, take a break in the shade/ by a fan