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7.0 HEAT STRESS <br /> Heat stress is caused b a combination of factors such as temperature, <br /> Y p <br /> humidity, type of work being performed, and use of PPE including <br /> protective clothing. The use of PPE, including clothing,increases the heat <br /> stress load on the body. Heat stress tends to increase body temperature, <br /> heart rate, and sweating. The key to preventing heat stress is education of <br /> personnel relative to the hazards associated with working in the heat and <br /> implementation of proper controls and work practices. Table 7-1 <br /> summarizes heat stress disorders and prevention/first aid issues. <br /> Table 7-1: Heat Stress Disorders <br /> Disorder Symptoms Cause Prevention/First Aid <br /> Heat Rash or ♦ Rash ♦ Hot,humid conditions ♦ Ointments <br /> Prickly Heat ♦ Itching ♦ Sweat doesn't ♦ Keep skin clean and dry <br /> evaporate easily ♦ Good daily personal hygiene <br /> ♦ Sweat ducts become <br /> clogged <br /> Heat Cramps ♦ Sudden onset of muscle ♦ Loss of water ♦ Move into shade <br /> cramps usually in legs (sweating) ♦ Loosen clothing <br /> or arms ♦ Loss of electrolytes ♦ Drink tepid electrolyte <br /> ♦ Hot,moist skin ♦ Replacing water but drinks or water <br /> ♦ Normal pulse not electrolytes ♦ Rest <br /> ♦ Normal or slightly ♦ Seek medical assistance if <br /> elevated temperature conditions persist <br /> Heat Exhaustion ♦ Pale,clammy skin ♦ Overexertion ♦ Move into shade <br /> ♦ Profuse perspiration ♦ Excessive loss of water ♦ Remove PPE <br /> ♦ Thirst from dehydration and electrolytes ♦ Loosen street clothing <br /> ♦ Weakness ♦ Cool by applying damp cool <br /> ♦ Headache compresses or ice packs <br /> ♦ Nausea ♦ Drink tepid electrolyte <br /> ♦ Loss of coordination drinks or water <br /> ♦ Summon medical assistance <br /> ♦ Frequent breaks and rotate <br /> ersorm I <br /> Heat Stroke ♦ Elevated temperature ♦ Failure of body's ♦ Summon medical assistance <br /> (>103°Fahrenheit[°F]) cooling(sweating) ♦ Move to shade <br /> ♦ Flushed,hot,dry skin mechanism ♦ Remove PPE <br /> ♦ Absence of sweating ♦ Loosen street clothing <br /> ♦ Delirious ♦ Cool by fanning or applying <br /> ♦ Rapid pulse damp compress or ice packs <br /> ♦ Nausea <br /> ♦ Headache <br /> ♦ Dizziness <br /> ♦ Unconsciousness r <br /> ERM /-1 DEERE/129740-9/29/2011 <br />