Anyone working in heat and or high humidity is at risk for heat stress, which can cause illness and even death. Watch for the signs and make sure your workers are protected against extreme heat. Here's what you can do to prevent heat related illness.
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1 Use cooling vests, head gear and other cooling accessories to keep body temperature moderate.
- Wear broad-brimmed hats or neck shades to reduce direct sun exposure.2
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3 Wear lightweight, sweat-wicking, fast-drying clothes.
- Drink water even if you aren't thirsty - every 15 minutes. 4
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5 Resting in the shade or in air-conditioning will cool body temperatures.
Headache, dizziness, or fainting
Weakness and wet skin
Irritability
Passing out/collapsing
Confusion, inability to think clearly
Person may stop sweating
Thirst, nausea, or vomiting
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