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First aid for heat stroke is as follows: Cool the victim rapidly using whatever means are available, including: shade; opening up and/or removing clothing; soaking clothing/skin with water and fanning; placing victim in vehicle using air conditioning on maximum. Do not give drinking water to victim. Treat for shock, if needed. Transport the victim to the emergency room or cal] for emergency help;no exceptions for heat stroke victim. 8. Cold Stress. The potential for cold stress is a particular concern when field activities are performed while air temperatures at the site are below 40 degrees F. If winds are blowing at 5 miles per hour (mph) or greater and/or the weather is damp or wet, cold stress is even more of a potential hazard,Precautions that will be taken to prevent cold stress include wearing cold protective clothing appropriate for the level of cold and physical activity, changing under clothing if it becomes wet, and establishing a work/warming regimen. Cold protective clothing will include layering of garment and use of gloves and hat. The warming breaks should be taken in a warm location if at all possible, including improvising a wind break at the site. During warming breaks, warm sweet beverages and soups should be consumed to provide calories fluids. This is not a requirement but is strongly recommended. Drinking coffee or other decaffeinated beverages is not recommended. Cold stress if not prevented, can result in frostbite and hypothermia. Ignoring the signs and symptoms of clod stress can be life threatening. Prevention is the key. As a preventative measure, body core temperature should not drop below 96.8 degrees F. Pain in the extremities is the first early warning of cold stress. Severe shivering sets in when the body core temperature has dropped to 95 degrees F. If this occurs, work will stop immediately and the affected worker(s) will take a warming break of sufficient duration that the cold stress signs and symptoms are gone. 9. To Stop Bleeding: A. Give medical statement. B. Assure airway, breathing and circulation. C. Use DIRECT PRESSURE over the wound with clean dressing or your hand (use nonpermeable gloves). DIRECT PRESSURE ON A PRESSURE POINT. Use pressure points for 30-60 seconds to help control severe bleeding. D. Continue primary care and seek medical aid as necessary.