Heat Awareness Information

HEAT INDEX CHART
CAUTION
DANGER
EXTREME DANGER
HYDRATION LEVEL
When workplace temperatures rise, the body can’t regulate heat as well. Excessive
perspiration occurs, body uids are lost and worker productivity can suffer by up to
12% with as little as 1% body uid loss.
ARE YOU HYDRATED?
USE THE COLOR
CHART TO IDENTIFY
HYDRATION LEVEL
BASED ON URINE
RESEMBLANCE.
OVER HYDRATION OPTIMAL HYDRATION DEHYDRATED
HEAT ILLNESSES
Heat related illness and deaths are a real concern for employers and workers.
According to the National Safety Council, 11 American workers die on the job each
day due to various accidents and injuries.
Take time to become familiar with the symptoms and responses to unprotected heat
exposure.
Heat Cramps: Painful muscle spasms, usually in the
abdomen and legs. Possible heavy sweating.
Heat Exhaustion: Heavy sweating, fainting, nausea, fast
pulse, low blood pressure, weakness, pale and clammy skin
and possible vomiting.
Heat Stroke: High body temperature (above 103°F),
hot, red, dry or moist skin, strong rapid pulse and possible
unconsciousness.
Apply rm pressure on cramping muscles, then gently
massage to relieve muscle spasm.
Stop exertion, move to a cool spot and rehydrate. If
vomiting occurs and continues, seek medical attention
immediately.
Call 911 immediately - this is a medical emergency. Move
victim to a cooler area and reduce body temperature with
cold bath or sponging. Do NOT give uids!