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- 2. In The MemoriesOf Those Who Lost Their Lives In Deadly Heat Waves of 2015 “A National Tragedy”.
- 3. HEAT RELATED DEATHSIN KARACHI KARACHI (official announcement) – At least 1360 patients have died due to heatstroke in different hospitals in Karachi, Dunya News reported on Wednesday. According to details, 200 patients have died at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, 31 at Karachi Metropolitan Hospital, 176 at civil hospital, 374 at Jinnah Hospital, 39 at Sindh Government Qatar Hospital, two at Government Lyari Hospital, 51 at Cardiology Hospital while 27 heat stroke patients lost their lives at Sindh Government Hospital in Korangi until now
- 4. COMMON FACTORS Protective clothing Focuson task at hand Job security concerns Desire to succeed Desire to be accepted Machismo Peer pressure Delayed thirst mechanism
- 5. PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO OVERHEATING CommonTranslation: What happens when you get too dang hot
- 6. “TOO DANG HOTRESULTS” Excessive sweat loss results in dehydration The body loses its ability to cool Increased blood flow to skin causes decrease in organ function
- 7. HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES HEAT CRAMPS HEATEXHAUSTION HEAT STROKE
- 8. HEAT CRAMPS Caused byexcessive loss of electrolytes Early warning sign of heat stress Painful cramps usually in legs or abdomen Stop activity, hydrate, rest in cool place Get medical attention if condition continues
- 9. HEAT EXHAUSTION The body’sresponse to excessive water and electrolyte loss Stop activity and seek treatment immediately
- 10. HEAT STROKE The body’scooling mechanism shuts down 50% that reach the heat stroke stage die even with medical attention
- 11. LIVE OR DIE? HEATEXHAUSTION Skin is pale Excessive sweating May faint but usually conscious Headache Nausea and vomiting Blurred vision Dizziness HEAT STROKE Skin is red No sweating Unconscious or incoherent
- 12. TREATMENT HEAT EXHAUSTION Call 911 Restin cool place Loosen and remove unnecessary clothing Shower or sponge with cool water HEAT STROKE Call 911 Immediate, aggressive, effective cooling DO NOT give anything by mouth Transport to hospital
- 13. HUMAN RISK FACTORS Poornutrition Poor physical condition High and low % body fat Previous heat illness Lack of acclimatization Over 40 Illness (diabetes, asthma) Pregnancy Diet plans
- 14. ENVIRONMENTAL RISK FACTORS Air temperature Directsunlight Radiant heat Humidity Little air movement
- 15. JOB RISK FACTORS Workintensity Work duration Location (roof, road, enclosure) Clothing (weight, impermeability) Respiratory protection
- 16. INDIVIDUAL’S RESPONSIBILITY Follow instructions ofIH and health care professionals Be watchful for symptoms (self and others) Properly hydrate (before, during, after) Get adequate rest Avoid alcohol, unnecessary medication, and caffeine
- 17. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY Ensure that environmental conditions are monitored Adjustwork practices as necessary Be watchful for signs of overexposure Know workers medical history Assure workers are properly trained Conduct pre and post job safety meetings Assure that affected workers receive treatment
- 18. MONITORING Environmental monitoring – heatindex= temp+humidity+radiant used for guidance in establishing work/rest ratio Personnel monitoring – Oral thermometer – Ear probe – Thermometer – Core Temp – Pulse rate – Blood pressure