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NFINNN��� <br />Because heat related disorders can occur even when <br />outside temperatures are moderate the following heat <br />stress conditions and First Aid Procedures are <br />mentioned. <br />Condition SIMptoms First Aid <br />Heat Rash Chaffed skin caused by Discontinue work® <br />the rubbing of warm, Apply topical First <br />damp clothing® Aid ointment; change <br />clothes if possible <br />before re _-Lming work. <br />Heat Cramps Spasms and pain in Discontinue work. <br />the extremities and Massage the affected <br />abdomen® muscle. Give half <br />glass of water every <br />15 minutes. Do not <br />resume work unless <br />completely xecovered. <br />Heat Exhaustion Shallow breathing, <br />Discontinue work; <br />pale moist skin, <br />victim's body must <br />profuse sweating and <br />be cooled down; if <br />dizziness. <br />conscious give half <br />a glass of water <br />every 15 minutes; <br />call Emergency <br />Response Service <br />(911) <br />Heat Stroke This is the most serious <br />Discontinue work; <br />type of heat stress® Red <br />victim;s body must <br />hot, dry skin, no sweating <br />cooled down immedi- <br />nausea, dizziness, <br />ately treat for shock <br />rapid pulse and confusions <br />and give nothing by <br />mouth, call for <br />Emergency Response <br />Services (911) <br />I= <br />