L & T Heavy Engineering Theme Based Discussion (TBT) on Doc.-L&T Hazira/EHS Dept.

/TBT/ Heat
Stress
“Heat Stress”

1. Hazards involved while working in Hot Condition :-

Dehydration
Overheating of body
Heat stroke

Illness
Headache
Heat rashes

Heat Cramp
Heat Exhaustion

2. Do’s:-

Drink more and more water / liquid frequently.

Check your urine color to verify whether you are drinking adequate water.

Drink electrolyte drinks, they are good for replacing both water and mineral.

Always watch out for each other to spot symptoms of heat stress.

Take intermediate break while working in hot condition.

If you are feeling over heated, than cool off for few minutes.

Wear lightweight & light colored cloth when working out in the sun.

Check regularly If you are physically ill, especially with heart disease or high blood pressure

Take adequate sleep.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 5100 OR 0261-2805100(from mobile) FOR MEDICAL HELP.

3. Don’ts:-

Don’t wait until you you’re thirsty. Drink water/liquid frequently.

Don’t drink alcohol, tea, coffee etc.

Don’t work in out in the sun if you’re physically ill or effected from any disease.

Don’t wear black colored & thick cloth.

Condition Symptoms First Aid & Treatment

Heat Cramps Painful cramps - Move to a cool place and rest. Remove excess clothing
especially in the legs, and place cool cloths on skin; fan skin.
Flushed, Moist skin - Give cool / electrolyte drinks containing salt and sugar.
- Stretch cramped muscles slowly and gently.
Heat Muscle cramps, Pale, - Move to a cool place and rest.
Exhaustion moist skin, Usually has a - Remove excess clothing and place cool cloths on skin;
fever over 100.4° F (or fan skin.
34°C), Nausea, Vomiting - Give cool / electrolyte drinks containing salt and sugar.
Diarrhea, Headache, - If no improvement or unable to take fluids, call
Fatigue, Weakness your doctor or go to OHC / Hospital immediately. IV
Anxiety, and faint (intravenous) fluids may be needed.
feeling
Heat Stroke Warm, dry skin, high - Move to a cool place and rest.
fever, usually over - Call your local emergency medical service. Heat stroke is
104° F (or 40° C), Rapid a life-threatening medical emergency and needs to be
heart rate, Loss of treated by a doctor.
appetite, Nausea, - Remove excess clothing and drench skin with cool
Vomiting, Headache, water; fan skin.
Fatigue, Confusion, - Place ice bags on the armpits and groin areas.
Agitation, Lethargy, - Offer cool fluids if alert and able to drink.
Stupor, Seizures, coma,
and death are possible
L & T Heavy Engineering Theme Based Discussion (TBT) on Doc.-L&T Hazira/EHS Dept./TBT/ Heat
Stress
“Heat Stress”