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i <br /> 4.2.5 Heat Stroke (aka Sun Stroke) <br /> The signs and symptoms of heat stroke are hoskin to the touch; reddish <br /> coloring; body temperature > 105 F; no sweating; ;mental confusion; deep, rapid <br /> breathing that sounds like snoring progressing to shallow, weak breathing; headache; <br /> dizziness; nausea; vomiting; weakness; dry.mouth;-convulsions, muscular twitching, <br /> sudden collapse; possible unconsciousness. <br /> First aid for heat stroke is as follows: <br /> 1. Immediately remove the victim to the support area; prior to entering <br /> the support area, remove and dispose of the victim's chemical-resistant <br /> clothing. <br /> 2. Cool the victim rapidly.using whatever means are available, including: <br /> shade; opening up and/or removing clothing; soaking clothing/skin with <br /> water and fanning; placing the victim in vehicle using air conditioning <br /> on maximum. <br /> 3. Do not give drinking water to the victim. <br /> 4. Treat for shock, if needed. <br /> 5. Tranvictim to the,emergency room or call for emergency help; nQ <br /> exceptions for heatstroke victim. <br /> In the event of personal injury, please contact the Corporate Health and Safety <br /> Manager. All accidents or injuries are to be recorded on the Supervisors <br /> Injury/Incident Report (Attachment A). This form is to be completed by the SS4 <br /> and submitted to ICF's Corporate Health and Safety Manager. Attachment B contains <br /> heat stress guidelines to be followed during field exercises. <br /> h <br /> r <br /> UNICE.SSHP <br /> 6.4.4a,.lsza ool-00 44 <br />