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Health ("KLE//VFELOER Safet Blight People,Fight Solutions. Safety allowed to lie down. This may pass, but sometimes it remains and death may occur. 5-08.6.2.2 First Aid Immediately remove the victim to a shady or cool area with good air circulation. Remove all protective outerwear. Call for emergency services. Treat the victim for shock (lie victim down, elevate feet 6 to 12 inches and keep warm but loosen clothing). Allow victim to sip a salt water solution (1 teaspoon salt to 1 teaspoon water), if conscious. Transport victim to medical facility as soon as possible. 5-08.6.3 Heat Stroke Heat stroke is the most serious heat illness and occurs when the body temperature reaches a level at which for some unknown reason, perspiration stops. The body temperature then begins to rise to critical levels. Heat stroke is a life threatening medical emergency and must be treated as such by immediately contacting emergency services. 5-08.6.3.1 Symptoms Body temperatures are between 107 to 110 degrees. First there is often pain in the head, dizziness, and nausea; disorientation; shivering; and the skin is dry, red, and hot. Unconsciousness follows quickly and death is imminent if exposure continues. The attack will usually occur suddenly. 5-08.6.3.2 First Aid Immediately evacuate the victim to a cool and shady area in the Decontamination Area. Remove all protective outerwear and all personal clothing. Lay victim on back with the head and shoulders slightly elevated. It is imperative that the body temperature be lowered immediately by applying cold wet towels, ice bags, etc. to the head. Sponge off the bare skin with cool water or rubbing alcohol, if available, or, if possible, place victim in a tub of cool water. The main objective is to cool, but not chill the victim. Give no stimulants. Transport the victim to a medical facility as soon as possible. 5-08.6.4 Heat Stress Prevention One of the main causes of heat casualties is the depletion of body fluids. Fluids shall be provided, and available on-site, at no cost to the employee, in a quantity equal to one quart per hour for each employee on site. Personnel should replace water and salts lost from sweating through the use of electrolyte drinks. A work schedule should be established so that the majority of the workday will be during the morning hours before ambient air temperature reaches its highest level. Page 4 of 9 Copyright 2019 Kleinfelder, Inc Important: When modifying this document, update properties with your name, date, and nature of changes made.