#heatillness

[natesafety]

Heat - Planning and Supervision | Occupational Safety and Health Administration

July is extreme heat safety month and employers should implement a heat illness prevention program. Here is some information from #OSHA on how to do that: https://bit.ly/3aUoSIc

NATE has one available in the Safety & Health Manual https://bit.ly/3GR2Xg0

[treadmagazine]

Avoid Heat Illness While Outdoors - TREAD Magazine

Human beings have survived in hot climates since the dawn of time. If we follow the basic rules, it’s quite possible to avoid heat illness. The most important is to drink plenty of water and let your body’s cooling system work. Then be reasonable about what you choose to do in direct sunlight. When fighting the heat, a little common sense goes a long way, and the basic treatment is always the same. Similarly, preparing yourself and your rig may prove very worthwhile.

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It was the 4th of July, and I was doing a 100-mile (and 100-degree) charity cycling event. About 40 miles into the ride, while stopped at a red light, I glanced at the watch of the young, athletic woman paused next to me. Though she was standing still, the heart rate monitor on her wrist was at 192—quite high.

[famhealthcre-blog]

Don't get caught by surprise with a heat-related illness. When temperatures rise, you need to take it easy. Follow these quick tips from your healthcare professionals at Family Health Care to avoid heat-related illnesses.

Do you know how to avoid heat-related illnesses?

[allergiesandasthmaclinic-blog]

Record Heat Wave in Central Texas

TIPS ON TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF DURING THE HOT WEATHER

CBS reported the hottest day for Austin during the last week.

We are seeing a drop in the temperature gradually in this fifth longest heat wave in the history of Austin. Spectrum News reports:

-          96-100 to close out week

-          Some of the hottest conditions

-          Slight chance of rain expected

-          The forecast calls for highs around 96-100 to close out the week, with a heat index topping out around 105.

With the continued heat wave and humid weather, our body's ability to cool itself is challenged. Our body may experience heat-related illness in the conditions such as losing fluid or salt through dehydration or sweating, body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly.

It is important to know the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate response. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides a list of warning signs and symptoms of heat illness, and recommended first aid steps. Some of these symptoms and steps are listed below:

Infographic by created by National Weather Service.

* HEAT CRAMPS

Heat cramps may be the first sign of heat-related illness, and may lead to heat exhaustion or stroke.

- Symptoms:

a.       Painful muscle cramps and spasms usually in legs and abdomen

b.      Heavy sweating

- First Aid:

a.       Apply firm pressure on cramping muscles or gently massage to relieve spasm.

b.      Give sips of water unless the person complains of nausea, then stop giving water

 * HEAT EXHAUSTION

- Symptoms:

a.       Heavy sweating

b.      Weakness

c.       Cool, pale, clammy skin

d.      Fast, weak pulse

e.      Possible muscle cramps

f.        Dizziness

g.       Nausea or vomiting

h.      Fainting

- First Aid:

a.       Move person to a cooler environment

b.      Lay person down and loosen clothing

c.       Apply cool, wet cloths to as much of the body as possible

d.      Fan or move victim to air conditioned room

e.      Offer sips of water

f.        If person vomits more than once, seek immediate medical attention.

 * HEAT STROKE

- Symptoms:

a.       Altered mental state

b.      One or more of the following symptoms: throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, shallow breathing

c.       Body temperature above 103°F

d.      Hot, red, dry or moist skin

e.      Rapid and strong pulse

f.        Faints, loses consciousness

- First Aid:

a.       Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency. Call 911 or get the victim to a hospital immediately. Delay can be fatal.

b.      Move the victim to a cooler, preferably air-conditioned, environment.

c.       Reduce body temperature with cool cloths or bath.

d.      Use fan if heat index temperatures are below the high 90s. A fan can make you hotter at higher temperatures.

e.      Do NOT give fluids.

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[guardyourhealth]

Beat the Heat This Summer

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Learn how to spot, prevent, and treat heat-related illness and injury.

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Get ready for the HEAT!! Hopefully everyone is prepared for this heat we are getting this weekend but, just in case here’s the list of cool centers in Riverside County that are now open.

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