How body

maintain it’s
temperature
to 98.6 ⁰F?
Warning Signs!!
Body’s cooling mechanisms might not
be able to work properly, when:

 Air temperature > body temperature

 Air is highly humid
 Wearing heavy clothing or protective gear
while working
 HEAT RELATED
HEALTH ISSUES

Heat Rash Heat Cramps

Occurs when sweat Painful muscle spasms
ducts get clogged caused by loss of
electrolytes from heavy
sweating
Heat Syncope
Blood vessels Person
Blood flow to
dilate to Blood pressure becomes light
the brain
decrease body is lowered headed and
decreases
temperature faints
 Know how to recognize a victim of
heat-related illness, evaluate the
Recognize
symptoms and act!

 Heat Cramps
 Give water or sports drink
Evaluate  Gently stretch, massage and ice the
muscles

 Heat Syncope
 Have the worker lie down in a cool area
Act  Call for medical help
  Heat Exhaustion
 Move to an air-conditioned place
 Take a cold shower or use cold compresses
 Drink plenty of fluids
Recognize  Remove tight or extra clothing layers

 Heat Stroke
 Call emergency medical services
 Move the person to a cooler place
 Use cold compresses to get their temperature
Evaluate down
 Do not give them fluids

Act
 Eat light

Drink plenty of
fluids
Preventive
measures
Wear lightweight
clothing

Wear Wide-
brimmed
Catch it Early!
Awareness is vital!

 Both supervisors and workers

should be on the lookout for
warning signs of heat-related
illness.
 Safety is everyone’s
responsibility.
Managing Heat Stress: Short Video