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Heat Exhaustion is a condition characterized by profuse sweating, <br /> weakness, rapid pulse, dizziness, nausea, and headache. The skin is cool <br /> and sometimes pale and clammy with sweat. Body temperature is normal <br /> or subnormal. Nausea,vomiting, and unconsciousness may occur. <br /> Heat Stroke is a condition in which sweating is diminished or absent. The <br /> skin is hot, dry, and flushed. Increased body temperature, if uncontrolled, <br /> may lead to delirium, convulsions, coma, and even death. Medical <br /> attention is needed immediately. <br /> Workers will be trained on the signs and symptoms of the forms of heat <br /> stress and will be encouraged to monitor themselves and others. In <br /> addition, experience has shown that the following work/rest regimen <br /> (Table 2) is appropriate for acclimatized field workers performing various <br /> degrees of work while wearing Level D (no protective clothing). All <br /> values are given in °C Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT). <br /> 5164.00-3/4/03 <br /> ERM <br /> HASP CANON 14 <br />