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1 <br /> ' Three forms of heat stress can occur heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke These three <br /> types of heat stress and their treatment are explained below <br /> Heat Crampa are caused by profuse sweating with an inadequate fluid intake and chemical <br /> replacement (especially salts) Symptoms are muscle spasms and pain in the extremities and <br /> ' abdomen Heat cramps will be treated by administration of water, removal of the worker to a cool, <br /> shaded Iocation, and rest <br /> Heat Exhaustion is caused by the increased demands to cool the body Symptoms are shallow <br /> ' breathing, pale, cool, and moist skin, profuse sweating, dizziness, and fatigue Heat exhaustion will <br /> be treated by elevating the individual's feet, transporting to a cool, shaded area, administrating water, <br /> applying cool compresses, and transporting to emergency facility if the worker's response is not rapid <br /> and full <br /> Heat Stroke is the most severe form of heat stress and can potentially lead to death It is caused <br /> by the body's inability to meet the increasing demands to cool itself A worker experiencing heat <br /> stroke must be cooled immediately to prevent severe injury or death Symptoms are lack of <br /> perspiration, red, hot, and dry skin, nausea, dizziness and confusion, a strong, rapid pulse, and coma <br /> To treat heat stroke, attempt to decrease the body temperature as rapidly as possible by applying cold <br /> wet sheets or compresses and placing the individual supine, feet elevated, in an air conditioned <br /> ' environment Transport to emergency care facilities <br /> ' These guidelines should be posted in a conspicuous place by the on-site safety coordinator The <br /> safety coordinator will remind all on-site personnel each day of the symptoms of heat stress and the <br /> location of these guidelines <br /> 1 <br /> 1 <br /> K - 2 <br />