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7). Heat Stress <br />Because heat related disorders can occur even when outside temperatures are moderate the <br />following heat stress conditions and First Aid Procedures are mentioned. <br />Condition Symptoms First Aid <br />Heat Rash <br />Chaffed skin caused by <br />Discontinue work <br />the rubbing of warm, <br />Apply topical First <br />damp clothing. <br />Aid ointment; change <br />clothes if possible <br />before resuming work. <br />Heat Cramps <br />Spasms and pain in <br />Discontinue work. <br />the extremities and <br />Massage the affected <br />abdomen. <br />muscle. Give half <br />glass of water every <br />15 minutes. Do not <br />resume work unless <br />completely recovered. <br />Heat Exhaustion <br />Shallow breathing, <br />Discontinue work; <br />pale moist skin, <br />victim's body must <br />profuse sweating and <br />be cooled down; if <br />dizziness. <br />conscious give half <br />a glass of water <br />every 15 minutes; <br />call Emergency <br />Response Service <br />(911) <br />Heat Stroke <br />This is the most serious <br />Discontinue work; <br />type of heat stress. Red <br />victim;s body must <br />hot, dry skin, no sweating <br />cooled down immedi- <br />nausea, dizziness, <br />ately treat for shock <br />rapid pulse and confusion. <br />and give nothing by <br />mouth, call for <br />Emergency Response <br />Services (911) <br />M <br />