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Heat Stroke: Result of overworked cooling system. Heat stroke is the most <br /> serious form of heat stress. Body surfaces must be cooled and medical help <br /> must be obtained immediately to prevent severe injury and/or death. Signs <br /> include the following: red, hot dry skin; absence of perspiration; nausea; <br /> dizziness and confusion; strong, rapid pulse. This can lead to coma and <br /> death. <br /> Heat Stress Prevention <br /> A. Replace body fluids (water and electrolytes) lost through perspiration. <br /> Solutions may include a 0.1% salt and water solution or commercial mixes <br /> such as Gatorade and Squench. <br /> B. Administer cooling devices to aid the natural body ventilation. Cooling <br /> occurs through evaporation of perspiration and limited body contact with <br /> heat-absorbing protective clothing. Utilize fans and air conditioners to <br /> assist in evaporation. Long, cotton underwear is suggested to absorb <br /> perspiration and limit any contact with heat-absorbing protective clothing <br /> (i.e., coated Tyvek-suits). <br /> C. Provide hose-down mobile shower facilities to cool protective clothing and <br /> reduce body temperature. <br /> D. Conduct non-emergency response activities in the early morning or evening <br /> during very hot weather. <br /> E. Provide shelter against heat and direct sunlight to protect personnel. <br /> F. Rotate workers wearing protective clothing during hot weather. <br /> M8 Exposure - Cold Stress <br /> Work schedules will be adjusted to provide sufficient rest periods in a heated area <br /> for warming up during operations conducted in cold weather. Also thermal <br /> protective clothing such as wind and/or moisture resistant outerwear is <br /> recommended to be worn. <br /> If work is performed continuously in the cold at or below -TC (20°F), including <br /> wind chill temperature, heated warming shelters (tents, cabins, company vehicles, <br /> rest rooms, etc.) shall be made available nearby and the worker should be <br /> encouraged to use these shelters at regular intervals, the frequency depending on <br /> the severity of the environmental exposure. The onset of heavy shivering, frostnip, <br /> the feeling of excessive fatigue, drowsiness, irritability or euphoria are indications <br /> for immediate return to the shelter. When entering the heated shelter, the outer <br /> Santochi&Bravante LLC American Savings Bank <br /> 20 Corporate Plaza 9620-041-1 <br /> Newport Beach,California 24 222 El Dorado <br />