what is heat illness

Heat Illness and Prevention

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What is Heat Illness?During the summer or in hot working conditions, sweating may not cool the body sufficiently. Sweat is the body’s natural air conditioner, and if you don’t sweat enough, your temperature may rise to dangerous levels. Heat Illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, occur when the body’s temperature is above normal levels.


Kinds of Heat Illness

Heat Cramps• Heat Cramps are painful muscle spasms.• Cramping occurs when a person tries to

replenish the water lost when sweating but fails to replenish salt and other electrolytes.


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Kinds of Heat IllnessHeat Exhaustion• Symptoms of exhaustion include

• Clammy, pale skin• Excessive sweating• Extreme fatigue• Dizziness,• Fast pulse• Rapid breathing• Nausea• Muscle cramps


Kinds of Heat IllnessHeat Stroke• Symptoms of heat stroke include

• Lack of sweating• Mental confusion• Delirium• Hot dry skin• Extreme body temperature• Rapid pulse• Deep breathing• Dilated pupils


Preventing Heat Illness

Water, Rest, Shade • Drink the proper amount of water• Rest often• Limit your exposure to heat


Preventing Heat IllnessAcclimatization• Gradually increase exposure to

heat• Allow your body to become

accustomed to heat• Each person’s tolerance is

different – know yours


Preventing Heat Illness

Prevention• Know the warning signs• Prevent heat illness before it

starts• Help others who may be

exhibiting signs


Resources• http://www.safetymeetingtopics.net/category/weather/preventing-heat-illness.html• http://www.safetymeetingtopics.net/weather/it-is-hot.htm.• http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/pdf/niosh_heatstressinfographic-print.pdf

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what is heat illness

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