Heat Stress Causes
Name one common way the body gets rid of heat?
Sweating
What kind of clothing will make heat stress worse?
Clothing that does not breath, darker clothing
The body's normal temperature
What is 98.6 degrees
Name a way to treat the skin folds of a heat rash?
Keep dry and clean
What should a worker wear when it is very hot?
Light loose clothing that breathes and a hat
Name 1 environmental conditions that make it very hot for a worker
High air temperature, high humidity, or no wind - no air movement
True or False being overweight may make you more at risk for a heat illness
True
Heat cramps are the result of the loss of what electrolyte (body mineral)?
Salt (sodium)
What would you recommend a worker to do when suffering from heat cramps?
Drink a sports drink
It has the proper balance of sugar, water and salt
What type of beverage should a worker avoid when it is very hot?
Alcohol and Drinks with a lot of sugar (>6%)
True or False there is no difference between heat stress and heat illness?
What 2 medical conditions make a worker at greater risk for heat illness?
Diabetes
Heart disease
True or false, it is my company's responsibility to provide Gatorade to all when we go outside
False, be smart and prepare ahead of time. Sycuan will absolutely provide water.
But, work with your department and ask for electrolyte drinks/powders.
True or False, urine is very dark means you are not drinking enough water
True
How much and how often should a worker drink water when the risk of heat stress is HIGH?
Best is a cup every 15 minutes
Name at least 3 departments that have job that are completed outside, no matter what the weather is
Landscaper, Valet, Security, Groundskeeping, Warehouse, Water Works, Retreat TM's, Facilities...
Many more jobs
What kind of diet would put a worker at risk for heat illness in hot weather?
Low Salt Diet
Name a symptoms of heat exhaustion
Dizziness or nausea/vomiting, headache, sweating, fatigue-weakness, weak-rapid pulse, or cool, clammy skin
If a person faints while working hard, what kind of heat illness should you assume this is?
Heat Stroke- Call 911!
Cool by any means possible!
Use a fan to lower temperature, apply cold compresses, elevate feet.
Name a medicine you should warn a worker about that could increase the risk of heat illness?
Name two departments that have jobs that expose them to heat stress, but don't work outdoors.
F&B (Kitchen), Housekeeping (Laundry)
True or False, a stomach flu make a person more open or vulnerable to heat illness
True
A guest is acting crazy (more than normal), and has dry red skin that feels very hot when you touch it. What kind of heat illness is this?
Heat Stroke: Call 911 and cool down by any means!
Heat stroke...dry, hot skin, very high body temperature and confusion
Applying cold compresses to these areas of a person's body can help reduce their internal temperature the fastest.
True or False, team members who work indoors don't have a risk exposure to heat stress
False