Working in Hot Weather

Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion

Nausea
Headache
Weakness
Vomiting
Dizziness
Breathing Difficulty
Chills
Rapid Heart Beat

Treatment

Take a break
Cool down in shaded areas or buildings with air conditioning
Drink fluids

Prevention

Review and train employees to recognize the signs of heat stress and how to treat them.
Know when the temperature has reached a dangerous level and communicate this to all employees.
Keep fluids on site.
Look for signs of heat stress in people working around you.

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