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environment. Although the worker may be slightly disoriented <br />immediately after he regains consciousness, alterations of the mental state <br />(confusion, delirium, disorientation) or prolonged unconsciousness (i.e., a <br />few minutes) are not a part of this syndrome. The possibility of heat stroke <br />must always be considered when a worker loses consciousness. <br />Symptoms: Sudden loss of consciousness. <br />Treatment: Remove victim to a cool area and loosen clothing. Have victim <br />drink 1-2 cups of water (preferably supplemented with an electrolyte <br />solution such as GatoradeTM) immediately, and every 20 minutes <br />thereafter until symptoms subside. Total water consumption should be 1-2 <br />gallons per day. Consult with a physician. <br />Heat Exhaustion <br />Heat exhaustion is a state of very definite weakness or exhaustion caused <br />by the loss of fluids from the body. This condition is much less dangerous <br />than heat stroke, but it must still be treated. <br />Symptoms: Pale, clammy, moist skin, profuse perspiration and extreme <br />weakness. Body temperature is normal, pulse is weak and rapid, and <br />breathing is shallow. The victim may have a headache, may vomit, and <br />may be dizzy. <br />Treatment: Remove victim to a cool area and loosen clothing, place in a <br />head -low position, and provide bed rest. Consult with a physician, <br />especially in severe cases. The normal thirst mechanism is not functioning <br />so have victim drink 846 ounces of water (preferably supplemented with <br />an electrolyte solution such as GatoradeTM) immediately, and every 20 <br />minutes thereafter until symptoms subside. Total water consumption <br />should be 1-2 gallons per day. <br />Heat Stroke <br />Heat stroke is an acute and dangerous reaction to heat stress caused by a <br />failure of the heat -regulating mechanisms of the body, i.e. sweating stops <br />happening. The body temperature rises so high that brain damage and <br />death may result if the victim is not cooled quickly. <br />Symptoms: Red, hot, dry skin, although a person may have been <br />perspiring earlier; nausea; dizziness; confusion; extremely high body <br />temperature; rapid breathing and pulse; unconsciousness or coma. <br />Treatment: Cool the victi <br />m quickly. If the body temperature is not brought <br />down quickly, permanent brain damage or death will result. Soak the <br />victim in cool but not cold water; sponge the body with cool water; pour <br />water on the victim's body to get the body temperature to a safe level <br />COSTERA WASTE &ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 18 <br />MAY 4, 2021 <br />