SYMPTOMS OF HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS · HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS • Clammy/moist skin and, in severe...
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SYMPTOMS OF HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS • Clammy/moist skin and, in severe cases, red, hot, and dry skin, and no sweating • Throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, or unconsciousness • Weakness and fatigue • Rapid, strong pulse • Convulsions PREVENTING HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS 1. Drink plenty of fluids, hourly when working indoors and every 15 minutes when working outside. 2. Do not rush; take designated breaks. 3. Avoid working in direct sunlight when possible and wear a wide brimmed hat when possible. * OSHA 2014 ©2016 Express Services, Inc. All rights reserved. AM302 8/18
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SYMPTOMS OF HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS
• Clammy/moist skin and, in severe cases, red, hot, and dry skin, and no sweating
• Throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, or unconsciousness
• Weakness and fatigue
• Rapid, strong pulse
• ConvulsionsPREVENTING
HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS1. Drink plenty of fluids, hourly when working indoors and every 15 minutes when working outside.
2. Do not rush; take designated breaks.
3. Avoid working in direct sunlight when possible and wear a wide brimmed hat when possible.
* OSHA 2014 ©2016 Express Services, Inc. All rights reserved. AM302 8/18