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• 0 LFR, Inc. <br /> illnesses, as well as first aid for these conditions. These are summarized in the table <br /> below. <br /> Condition Signs Symptoms Response <br /> Heat Rash or Prickly Red rash on skin. Intense itching Increase fluid intake and observe <br /> Heat and affected worker. <br /> inflammation. <br /> Heat Cramps Heavy sweating, Muscle spasms, Increase fluid uptake and rest <br /> lack of muscle and pain in periods. Closely observe affected <br /> coordination. hands, feet, or worker for more serious <br /> abdomen. symptoms. <br /> Heat Exhaustion Heavy sweating; Weakness, Remove worker to a cool, shady <br /> pale, cool, moist headache, area. Administer fluids and allow <br /> skin; lack of dizziness, nausea. worker to rest until fully <br /> coordination; recovered. Increase rest periods <br /> fainting. and closely observe worker for <br /> additional signs of heat <br /> exhaustion. If symptoms of heat <br /> exbausfion recur, treat as above <br /> and release worker from the <br /> day's activities after he/she has <br /> fully recovered. <br /> Heat Stroke Red, hot, dry Lack of or Immediately contact emergency <br /> skin; reduced medical services by dialing 911. <br /> disorientation; perspiration; Remove the victim to a cool, <br /> unconsciousness nausea; dizziness shady location and observe for <br /> and confusion; signs of shock. Attempt to <br /> strong, rapid comfort and cool the victim by <br /> pulse. administering small amounts of <br /> cool water(if conscious), <br /> loosening clothing, and placing <br /> cool compresses at locations <br /> where major arteries occur close <br /> to the body's surface (neck, <br /> underarms, and groin areas). <br /> Carefully follow instructions <br /> given by emergency medical <br /> services until help arrives. <br /> 6.4 Cold Stress <br /> Workers performing activities during winter and spring months may encounter <br /> extremely cold temperatures, as well as conditions of snow and ice, making activities <br /> KM EP-Stockton-HASPv I.dor.LFR Page 9 <br />