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5. Drink cool water or an electrolyte solution while on the <br /> site/scene. Vary your intake of both fluids. While <br /> working on site/scene drink 1 cup of replacement fluid <br /> every 15 - 20 minutes. Remember that the sensation of <br /> thirst is not a good gauge for the need for replacement <br /> fluids. <br /> 6. Work using the buddy system. Watch out for your buddy <br /> and fellow workers. Look for the signs and symptoms of <br /> heat related emergencies. Workers with heat related <br /> emergencies may have physiological as well as physical <br /> problems. Workers may do unsafe things, make poor <br /> decisions, or act hastily due to the situation. <br /> 7. If you experience the symptoms of heat related <br /> emergencies, STOP WORK, notify your safety officer, or <br /> on-site supervisor, then go to a cool, shaded area and <br /> rest. If the condition persists or worsens, consider <br /> seeking advance medical care. If in doubt call for an <br /> ambulance. <br /> 8. Monitoring for Heat Stress shall be performed by the Site <br /> Superintendent or SHM. Workers shall be advised of <br /> precautions and symptoms of Heat Stress. <br /> HEAT RASH <br /> Also known as prickly heat, this is a condition affecting the skin. This <br /> condition occurs in situations where the skin remains wet most of the <br /> time. The sweat ducts become plugged and a skin rash soon appears. <br /> A. Signs and Symptoms <br /> 1. Skin rash over affected areas of the body. <br /> 2. Tingling or prickling sensation on the affected areas. <br /> B. Emergency Care <br /> 1. Take shower after working in heat. <br /> 2. Dry the skin thoroughly. <br /> 3. Change underwear as needed. <br /> 4. Stay in cool place after work hours. <br /> 5. Avoid repeated exposure to heated environment until <br /> condition improves, when possible. <br /> 18 <br /> Site Safety s Health Plan Rev. /1. 0 <br /> October 20, 1997 <br />