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nnovative <br /> onstruction <br /> olutions - <br /> Eel AA Ilk WAIN <br /> • • • Behavioral Changes- Confusion • * Call 911 while waiting for help <br /> • Behavioral Changes-Disorientation • Place worker in shady area <br /> • Fainting • Loosen clothing, remove outer <br /> • Seizures clothing <br /> • Excessive Red, Hot, Dry Skin • Fan air on victim ; cold packs in armpits <br /> • Very Hot Body Temperature • Wet worker with cool water; Apply ice <br /> • No Sweating packs, cool compresses, check body' s <br /> • Rapid Heat beat (weak or strong ) core temperature with co-workers <br /> • Rapid Shallow Breathing index finger ( not Jack) <br /> • Staggering • Provide fluids ( preferably water) as <br /> • Seizures soon as possible <br /> • Unconsciousness • Stay with victim until help arrives <br /> • Cool, Moist Skin • Have worker sit or lie down worker in <br /> • Heavy Sweating a cool, shady area <br /> • Headache • Give worker plenty of cool water or <br /> • Nausea or Vomiting other beverages <br /> • Dizziness • Cool worker with cool compresses/ice l <br /> • Light Headedness packs <br /> • Weakness • Take to clinic or Emergency Room for <br /> • Thirst medical evaluation or treatment if <br /> • Behavioral Changes- Irritability signs or symptoms worsen and do not <br /> • Fast Heart Beat improve within 60 minutes <br /> • Do not return to work that day <br /> • • Muscle Spasms • Have worker rest in a cool , shady area <br /> • Pain • Worker should drink cool water or j <br /> • Usually in abdomen , arms and legs other beverages <br /> • Wait a few hours before allowing <br /> worker to return to strenuous work <br /> • Have worker seek medical attention if <br /> cramps don't go away <br /> • Cluster of red bumps on skin • Try to work in a cooler less humid <br /> • Often appears on neck and upper environment when possible <br /> chest, folds of skin • Keep the affected area dry <br /> This guidance is online at http : //www . dir . ca . gov/dosh / heatillnessinfo . html <br /> 22 <br />