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• Heat Cramps: Result of the inadequate replacement of body electrolytes <br /> lost through perspiration. Signs include severe spasms and pain in the <br /> extremities and abdomen. <br /> • Heat Exhaustion: Result of increased stress on the vital organs of the <br /> body in the effort to meet the body's cooling demands. Signs include <br /> i, the following: shallow breathing; pale, cool moist skin; llprofuse <br /> sweating; dizziness. <br /> • Heat Stroke: Result of overworked cooling system. Heat stroke is the <br /> most serious form of heat stress. Body surfaces must be cooled and <br /> medical help must be obtained immediately to prevent severe injury <br /> and/or death. Signs include the following: red, hot dry, skin; absence of <br /> perspiration; nausea; dizziness and confusion; strong, rapid pulse. This <br /> can lead to coma and death. <br /> Heat Stress Prevention <br /> A. Replace body fluids (water and electrolytes) lost through perspiration. <br /> Solutions may include a 0.1 % salt and water solution or commercial <br /> mixes such as Gatorade and Quench. <br /> 'i <br /> B. Administer cooling devices to aid the natural body ventilation. ;Cooling <br /> occurs through evaporation of perspiration and limited body contact <br /> with heat-absorbing protective clothing. Utilize fans and air <br /> conditioners to assist in evaporation. Long, cotton underwear is <br /> suggested to absorb perspiration and limit any contact with heat- <br /> absorbing protective clothing (i.e., coated TyvekTA4 suits). <br /> C. Provide hose-down mobile shower facilities to cool protective clothing <br /> and reduce body temperature. <br /> D. Conduct non-emergency response activities in the early mo'ning or <br /> evening during very hot weather. I <br /> . <br /> E. Provide shelter against heat and direct sunlight to protect personnel. <br /> F. Rotate workers wearing protective clothing during hot weather. <br /> +i 11.8 Exposure - Cold Stress <br /> Work schedules will be adjusted to provide sufficient rest periods in a heated <br /> area for warming up during operations conducted in cold weather. Also <br /> Avalon Environmental Consultants 9627-001-6 <br /> Kashmar Singh Joes Truck Plaza <br /> January 9,2001 . 20 <br /> Lathrop,California <br />