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A look at the four most
common heat-related
illnesses (HRIs), how to
spot them, and how to
respond.
HEat Rash
THE MOST COMMON AND LEAST SERIOUS HRI, BUT STILL SERIOUSLY UNCOMFORTABLE.
SIGNS: Prickly, itchy bumps that look
like small red blisters or pimples.
Usually clustered in damp, warm
areas where sweat tends to collect.
RESPONSE: Keep the affected area
dry, using a powder to get rid of
moisture if necessary. Avoid any kind
of cream or ointment.
Heat Cramps
THE SECOND LEAST SEVERE HRI, BUT NO LESS UNPLEASANT. MANIFESTS AS
MUSCLE PAINS CAUSED BY THE LOSS OF FLUIDS AND SALTS.
SIGNS: Pain or spasms, typically in
the legs or the stomach area, and
excessive sweating.
RESPONSE: Drink water or an electrolyte-
heavy sports drink every 15-20 minutes,
along with a snack. If cramps do not pass
in one hour, seek medical help.
Heat Exhaustion
A SERIOUS HRI THAT CAN HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING.
SIGNS: Headache, dizziness, nausea,
weakness, thirst, excessive sweating,
decrease in urine output, rising
temperature.
RESPONSE: Frequent sips of cool water,
move to a shaded or cooler area, remove
any unnecessary clothing, place cold
compresses on head and neck, seek
medical treatment or call 911.
Heat STROKE
THE MOST SERIOUS HRI, WHICH CAN HAVE DIRE CONSEQUENCES, INCLUDING DEATH.
SIGNS: Spiking body temperature,
extreme sweating or very dry
skin, seizures, confusion, loss of
consciousness.
RESPONSE: Call 911 immediately. While
waiting for help, move the person to a cooler
location and remove outer clothing, cool the
person either by wetting them with cold water
or placing ice or ice packs on their body.
What Your Body Needs to Beat the Heat
The Consequences
The dog days of summer aren’t just hard on our furry friends. Anyone who spends
significant time out in the heat, including your employees, needs to stay vigilant
for signs of an HRI. Here are the big four, and what you and your crew members
need to be on the lookout for.
1
3
2
4
FLUIDS In order to avoid
dehydration, your body needs
about a cup of water every 15-20
minutes in moderate heat.
INJURY
Our bodies react more slowly
when we’re dehydrated, increasing
the risk of physical harm.
Source: OSHA-NIOSH Infosheet, www.osha.gov/Publications/osha-niosh-heat-
illness-infosheet.pdf
ELECTROLYTES
Frequent snacks should provide
enough salt to replenish
electrolytes, but if you can’t eat
regularly, sports drinks can help.
LOSS OR DAMAGE
Fine motor skills are impaired
in those affected by an HRI,
leading to mistakes.
REST In high temperatures,
your body needs time to recover in
a shaded or air-conditioned area.
Take as many breaks in a cool
location as possible.
PRODUCTIVITY
HRIs increase the stress on a
body, slowing it down and keeping
it from operating efficiently.

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Heat Stress Management

  • 1. A look at the four most common heat-related illnesses (HRIs), how to spot them, and how to respond. HEat Rash THE MOST COMMON AND LEAST SERIOUS HRI, BUT STILL SERIOUSLY UNCOMFORTABLE. SIGNS: Prickly, itchy bumps that look like small red blisters or pimples. Usually clustered in damp, warm areas where sweat tends to collect. RESPONSE: Keep the affected area dry, using a powder to get rid of moisture if necessary. Avoid any kind of cream or ointment. Heat Cramps THE SECOND LEAST SEVERE HRI, BUT NO LESS UNPLEASANT. MANIFESTS AS MUSCLE PAINS CAUSED BY THE LOSS OF FLUIDS AND SALTS. SIGNS: Pain or spasms, typically in the legs or the stomach area, and excessive sweating. RESPONSE: Drink water or an electrolyte- heavy sports drink every 15-20 minutes, along with a snack. If cramps do not pass in one hour, seek medical help. Heat Exhaustion A SERIOUS HRI THAT CAN HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING. SIGNS: Headache, dizziness, nausea, weakness, thirst, excessive sweating, decrease in urine output, rising temperature. RESPONSE: Frequent sips of cool water, move to a shaded or cooler area, remove any unnecessary clothing, place cold compresses on head and neck, seek medical treatment or call 911. Heat STROKE THE MOST SERIOUS HRI, WHICH CAN HAVE DIRE CONSEQUENCES, INCLUDING DEATH. SIGNS: Spiking body temperature, extreme sweating or very dry skin, seizures, confusion, loss of consciousness. RESPONSE: Call 911 immediately. While waiting for help, move the person to a cooler location and remove outer clothing, cool the person either by wetting them with cold water or placing ice or ice packs on their body. What Your Body Needs to Beat the Heat The Consequences The dog days of summer aren’t just hard on our furry friends. Anyone who spends significant time out in the heat, including your employees, needs to stay vigilant for signs of an HRI. Here are the big four, and what you and your crew members need to be on the lookout for. 1 3 2 4 FLUIDS In order to avoid dehydration, your body needs about a cup of water every 15-20 minutes in moderate heat. INJURY Our bodies react more slowly when we’re dehydrated, increasing the risk of physical harm. Source: OSHA-NIOSH Infosheet, www.osha.gov/Publications/osha-niosh-heat- illness-infosheet.pdf ELECTROLYTES Frequent snacks should provide enough salt to replenish electrolytes, but if you can’t eat regularly, sports drinks can help. LOSS OR DAMAGE Fine motor skills are impaired in those affected by an HRI, leading to mistakes. REST In high temperatures, your body needs time to recover in a shaded or air-conditioned area. Take as many breaks in a cool location as possible. PRODUCTIVITY HRIs increase the stress on a body, slowing it down and keeping it from operating efficiently.