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POTENTIAL ' PROCEDURES FOR HAZARD <br /> HAZARDS REDUCTION <br /> Heat Stress types: <br /> Heat Rash: result of continuous <br /> exposure to heat, humid <br /> air, and chafing <br /> clothing. Heat rash is <br /> uncomfortable and . <br /> decreases the ability to <br /> tolerate heat. <br /> h <br /> Heat Cramps: result of the inadequate <br /> ' replacement of body elec- <br /> trolytes lost through <br /> perspiration. Signs <br /> include: severe spasms <br /> and pain in the <br /> extremities and abdomen. <br /> Heat Exhaustion: ' result of increase stress <br /> on the vital organs of <br /> the body in the effort to <br /> meet the body's cooling <br /> demands. Signs include <br /> shallow breathing; pale, <br /> cool, moist skin, profuse <br /> sweating, dizziness. <br /> Heat Stroke: result of an overworked <br /> cooling system. Heat <br /> stroke is the most <br /> --- {t serious form of heat <br /> stress. Body surfaces <br /> must be cooled and <br /> ' medical help must be <br /> obtained immediately to <br /> prevent severe injury <br /> and/or death. Signs <br /> include red, hot, dry <br /> skin; absence of per- <br /> spiration; nausea; <br /> dizziness and confusion; <br /> ' strong, rapid pulse; <br /> coma; and death. <br />= -16= <br /> F <br />