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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 /> 1 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 /> the following- shallow breathing; pale, cool moist skin, profuse <br /> 0 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 /> 1 <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 /> 0 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 /> 0 absorbing protective clothing (i.e , coated Tyvek' 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 morning or <br /> evening during very hot weather <br /> E Provide shelter against heat and direct sunlight to protect personnel <br /> 0 F Rotate workers wearing protective clothing during hot weather <br /> 11.8 Exposure - Cold Stress <br /> Work schedules will be adjusted to provide sufficient rest periods in a heated <br /> I area for warming up during operations conducted in cold weather Also <br /> i <br /> Avalon Environmental Consultants 9627-001-7 <br /> Kashmar Singh Joes Truck Plaza <br /> M February 1,2002 20 Lathrop,California <br />