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14 <br /> Heat stress, if not prevented, results in heat stress illnesses. Two critical illnesses, if <br /> not recognized and treated immediately, can become life threatening. These are heat <br /> exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion will result if the prevention measures are not <br /> implemented. Ignoring the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion will lead to <br /> development of heat stroke. <br /> _ Heat stroke is an immediately life threatening condition that results because the body's <br /> heat regulating mechanisms shut down and the body cannot cool itself sufficiently. As ; <br /> heat is excessively stored in the body, brain damage can result causing pennanent disability <br /> or death. <br /> Heat Exhaustion <br /> Signs and symptoms: <br /> i <br /> • Headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness <br /> • Fainting <br /> • Profuse sweating <br /> • Loss of appetite <br /> • Approximately normal body temperature 4 <br /> • Dilated pupils <br /> • Weak, rapid pulse <br /> • Shallow, rapid breathing <br /> • Possible cramps in abdomen and extremities <br /> • Difficulty walking <br /> • COOL, SWEATY SKIN to the touch, PALE to ashen gray coloring. <br /> Treatment: <br /> • Immediately remove victim to the support area or proceed to the support area <br /> forY ourself. <br /> • Start cooling, but be careful not to cause a chill (ie. rest in shade; apply wet <br /> towel to the forehead; P <br /> open u and/or remove clothing as. much as practical; <br /> P <br /> especially chemical-resistant garments). <br /> • Drink cool water slowly, but only if conscious, and not in shock. <br /> • If vomiting, and/or the illness is not lessening, call for emergency help and/or <br /> transport victim to emergency room. <br /> • It is likely that a heat exhaustion victim .will be unable to work for the <br /> remainder of the day. <br /> I <br /> I <br />