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4.2.4 Heat Exhaustion The signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion are headache; dizziness; nausea; weakness; fainting; profuse sweating; loss of appetite; approximately normal body temperature; dilated pupils; weak'and rapid pulse;'shallow and rapid breathing; possible cramps in abdomen and extremities; difficulty with walking; cool and swgigy skin to the touch: pale to ashen ra coloring. First aid for heat exhaustion is as follows: 1. Immediately remove the victim to :the support area, or if you:are the victim, proceed to'the support area. 2. Decontaminate, if practical, before entering support.area: 3. Start cooling, but be careful not to cause a chill (i.e., rest in the shade and apply a wet towel to the forehead; open up and/or remove clothing as much as practical, especially chemical-resistant clothing.) 4. Drink cool water slowly, but only if conscious, and not in shock. 5. If vomiting, and/or the signs and symptoms are not lessening within an hour, call for emergency-help and/or transport the victim to the emergency room. " 6. It is likely that a heat exhaustion victim will be unable to work for the remainder of the day. F 4.2.5 Heat Stroke (aka Sun Stroke) The signs and symptoms of heat stroke are hot, dry skin to the touch: reddish coloring; body temperature > 10,5 F; no sweating; mental confusion; deep, rapid breathing that sounds like snoring progressing to shallow, weak breathing; headache; dizziness; nausea; vomiting; weakness; dry mouth; convulsions, muscular twitching, sudden collapse; possible unconsciousness. First aid for heat stroke is as follows: 1. Immediately remove the victim to the support area; prior to entering the support area, remove and dispose of the victim's chemical-resistant clothing. g 2. 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 the victim in vehicle using air conditioning on maximum. 4.3 A Lh