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Protecting Yourself from <br />Cold Stress <br />Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold <br />environments may be at risk of cold stress. Extremely cold <br />or wet weather is a dangerous situation that can cause <br />occupational illness and injuries such as hypothermia, <br />frostbite, trench foot, and chilblains. <br />Hypothermia <br />A condition in which the body uses up its stored energy and <br />can no longer produce heat. Often occurs after prolonged <br />exposure to cold temperature. <br />Early symptoms <br />Shivering <br />Fatigue <br />Loss of coordination <br />Confusion and <br />disorientation <br />Late symptoms <br />No shivering <br />Blue skin <br />Dilated pupils <br />Slowed pulse and breathing <br />Loss of consciousness <br />First Aid <br />Request immediate medical assistance. <br />Move the victim into a warm room or shelter. <br />Remove wet clothing. <br />Warm the center of their body first—chest, neck, head, and <br />groin—using an electric blanket; or use skin-to-skin contact <br />under loose, dry layers of blankets, clothing, or towels. <br />arn If conscious, warm beverages may help increase the <br />body temperature. Do not give alcohol. <br />Once temperature has increased keep them dry and wrapped <br />in a warm blanket, including the head and neck <br />If no pulse, begin CPR. <br />Master Health and Safety Plan <br />Warocacqprojectsrs.proj‘2013\1365020.01_bosistockton work *1\2016 hrsc work plan‘appendiceslappendixb_has02016_hasp_2015content_finakdocx