FIGHTING HEAT STRESS 1

WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” HEAT EXHAUSTION HEAT STROKE 2

What Are The Symptoms? Headaches, dizziness, or light-headedness  Weakness, mood changes, irritability or confusion  Nausea, vomiting, or fainting Decreased and dark-colored urine Pale or clammy skin WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” 3 HEAT EXHAUSTION

WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” First Aid / Emergency Response DON’T LEAVE THEM ALONE Move the person to a cool, shaded area. DON’T LEAVE THEM ALONE. If dizzy or light-headed, lay them on their back, raise legs about 6-8 inches. If sick to their stomach, lay them on their side. Loosen and remove heavy clothing. Have them drink a small cup of cool water every 15 minutes (if not sick to stomach). Cool the person such as fanning, spray mist of cool water or damp cloth. IF NO IMPROVEMENT CALL 911 4

5 If heat exhaustion is not treated it may advance to HEAT STROKE. HEAT EXHAUSTION WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” HEAT STROKE

6 WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” What Are The Symptoms? Dry, pale skin, sweating may still be present. Hot, red skin (looks like a sunburn). Mood changes, irritability, confusion. Not making any sense. Seizures or fits, or collapse. HEAT STROKE

7 First Aid / Emergency Response CALL 911 CALL 911 Move the person to a cool and shaded area. Move the person to a cool and shaded area. Don’t leave the person alone. Don’t leave the person alone. Lay them on their back. Lay them on their back. If seizures, remove objects close to them. If seizures, remove objects close to them. If sick to their stomach, lay them on their left side. If sick to their stomach, lay them on their left side. WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” HEAT STROKE

8 First Aid / Emergency Response - continued CALL 911 CALL 911 Remove heavy and outer clothing. Remove heavy and outer clothing. If not feeling sick to their stomach, give small amounts of cool water. If not feeling sick to their stomach, give small amounts of cool water. Cool the person by fanning them. Cool the person by fanning them. Cool the skin with a cool spray mist of water, wet cloth, or wet sheet. Cool the skin with a cool spray mist of water, wet cloth, or wet sheet. If ice is available, place ice packs in their armpits and groin area. If ice is available, place ice packs in their armpits and groin area. WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” HEAT STROKE

9 WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” PREVENTION TEMPERATURETEMPERATURETEMPERATURETEMPERATURE % RELATIVE HUMIDITY FEELS LIKE

10 WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” PREVENTION Drink water, about 1 cup every 15 minutes. Drink water, about 1 cup every 15 minutes. Be aware of heat-related illness symptoms. Be aware of heat-related illness symptoms. Monitor yourself and fellow co-workers. Monitor yourself and fellow co-workers. Block out direct sun Block out direct sun or other heat sources. or other heat sources.

11 Use cooling fans/air-conditioning; rest regularly. Use cooling fans/air-conditioning; rest regularly. Wear lightweight, light colored, Wear lightweight, light colored, loose-fitting clothes. loose-fitting clothes. WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” PREVENTION continued ASU

12 - AVOID - WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” PREVENTION conti nued ALCOHOLS CAFFEINE HEAVY MEALS

13 WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” What about a sports drink? PREVENTION They“Re-Hydrate”Right?

14 Water is the best beverage for simply rehydrating. However during exercise or just being outside on a hot day ELECTROLYTES are also lost! WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” PREVENTION

15 In human health, electrolytes aid in a number of vital bodily processes. Many heart and nerve functions, muscle control and coordination, and the body's ability to absorb fluids all depend on a healthy balance of electrolytes. WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” PREVENTION WHAT IS AN ELECTROLYTE?

16 WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” PREVENTION Many fruits and vegetables (potatoes, avocados) Fruit juices Milk Sports drinks Where Are Electrolytes Found?

17 The most common electrolytes found in the human body are sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride and calcium. sodiummagnesiumcalciumsodiummagnesiumcalcium Various hormones in the hormones body help regulate intake of these electrolytes, and the kidneys filter electrolytes which reach excessive levels. WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” PREVENTION What Electrolytes Are Found In Us?

18 Unhealthy levels of consumption of any or all of the body's necessary electrolytes can cause serious health issues. WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” PREVENTION CAUTION!

19 REHYDRATION – Getting Water Back In The Body Electrolyte drinks containing sodium and potassium salts replenish the body's water and electrolyte levels after dehydration caused by things such as, but not limited to:  Excessive Alcohol Consumption  Exercise  Diarrhea  Vomiting  Intoxication  Starvation WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” PREVENTION examples only – no endorsements

20 It Is Recommended To Dilute Sports Drinks 50% With Water! WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” PREVENTION examples only – no endorsements

21 Energy drinks contain about three times the amount of caffeine as sodas! WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” PREVENTION What About ENERGY DRINKS?

22 WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” and remember, it can sneak up on you!

23 WHAT IS “HEAT STRESS” STAY COOL! …try anyway!

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