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11 11 C. Adding salt to water is not recommended. However, other fluids, in addition to water, could include dilute fi-uit juices and electrolyte replacement drinks diluted 3:1 with water. Do not use salt tablets! An initial work/rest cycle of I hour work and 15 minutes rest is recommended for protection of staff when the heat stress hazard is high. The recommended cycle will be adjusted up or down based upon worker monitoring, environmental conditions, and the judgement of the site safety officer. At any time, field team members recogmize the signs or symptoms of heat stress prior to a scheduled rest period, they will notify the SSO immediately in order that the rest period can be called. Heat stress, if not prevented, results in heat stress illnesses. Two critical illnesses, if not recognized and treated immediately, can become life-threatening. These are heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion will result if the prevention measures decided above are not implemented. Ignoring the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion will lead to the development of heat stroke, if unsafe conditions persist. Weat stroke is MIMI=, TyerTmr MMOMMITJ Ur.M_rZWr& mechanisms shut down, and the body cannot cool itself sufficiently. As heat is excessively stored in the body, brain damage can result causing permanent disability or death. Heat Exhaustion. The signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion are headache; dizziness; nausea; weakness; fainting; profuse sweating; loss of appetite; approximately normal body temperature; dilated pupils; weak and raid pulse; shallow and rapid breathing; possible cramps in abdomen and -.1- -entren-fiti i e vir First aid for heat exhaustion is as follows: I immediately remove victim to Me support area, or support area. P. Start cooling, but be careful not to cause a chill (i.e. rest in shade and apply wet towel to forehead; open up and/or remove clothing as much as practical, especially chemical - resistant clothing). 3. Drink cool water slowly but only if conscious and not in shock. 4. If vomiting and/or the signs and symptoms are not lessening within an hour, call for emergency help and/or transport the victim to emergency room. 5. It is likely that a heat exhaustion victim will be unable to work for the remainder of the day.