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Landmarc Environmental Systems,LLC Site-Specific Health&Safety Plan(SSHSP) <br /> temperature can get high enough to cause brain damage and lead to death. <br /> A. Symptoms -Heat stroke is characterized by dry, hot, red skin,body temperatures as high as 106 <br /> degrees, loss of consciousness, fast&weak pulse and fast & shallow breathing. <br /> B. First Aid Treatment- Call 911 Immediately <br /> HEAT EXHAUSTION <br /> Heat exhaustion typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a warm, humid <br /> environment where body fluids are lost through heavy sweating. Fluid loss causes blood flow to <br /> decrease in the vital organs, resulting in a form of shock. <br /> A. Symptoms- Heat exhaustion symptoms include cool, moist,pale or red skin, heavy sweating, <br /> dilated pupils, headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness and exhaustion. Body temperature will be <br /> normal or below normal. <br /> B. First Aid Treatment-Move to a cooler area. Do not leave person alone. Drink cool fluids. Allow <br /> for good air flow and time to cool down. <br /> PROTECTIVE MEASURES <br /> A. Drink a lot of fluids. Take sips of cool, not ice cold, liquids at regular intervals. Do not wait until <br /> you are thirsty to start taking in fluids. <br /> B. Wear light, loose clothing. Do not wear plastic or nylon sweat clothing, as these reduce <br /> evaporation of perspiration from the skin, thereby preventing heat loss. <br /> C. During breaks, rest in a cool, shady area. <br /> D. Do not eat large quantities of food when anticipating work or exercise in the heat. <br /> E. Do not try to prevent heat-related disorders by taking salt pills, as they irritate the stomach and <br /> contribute to nausea and hypertension. <br /> F. Avoid the consumption of alcohol on hot days. Alcohol may cause the body to lose fluids, strain <br /> the circulatory system, and interfere with the body's ability to regulate body temperature. <br /> COLD STRESS <br /> The following information is being provided to serve as a basic guideline in the prevention and <br /> treatment of frostbite and hypothermia. <br /> 19 <br />