Heat Warning PLEASE READ!!!!

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HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM

This program is written to address the concerns, symptoms and prevention of heat related
illnesses, which can be fatal. Heat illness can occur when your body temperature rises only a few
degrees above normal (98.6°). This heat build up can be caused by exposure to hot and/or
humid weather as well as, physical exertion. Without immediate treatment, this can result in
weakness, cramps, disorientation and can even be fatal. Under Cal/OSHA law, Heat Illness
Prevention applies to all outdoor places of employment at those times when the environment
risk factors for heat illness are present.

WHAT ARE TYPES OF HEAT ILLNESS?

HEAT RASH is caused by excessive sweating during hot and humid weather and appears on the
skin in the form of a rash.

HEAT CRAMPS are painful muscle spasms that occur when excessive sweating (usually from
strenuous physical activity) has depleted the body of its salt and fluids (electrolytes).

SUNBURN is caused by overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. It may cause burns and
blisters on the skin which may also be called sun poisoning. Long term exposure to the sun may
lead to skin cancer.

HEAT EXHAUSTION occurs when the body losses more fluids than it has taken in. Some
symptoms include excessive sweating, cold and clammy skin, weakness, dizziness, vomiting and
loss of consciousness.

HEATSTROKE is a life threatening emergency that occurs when the body’s natural temperature
regulation system shuts down and sweating stops. Symptoms include, hot, dry, flushed skin,
altered behavior, convulsions and high internal body temperature. IF THESE SYPMTOMS ARE
PRESENT, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATLEY!

WHAT TO LOOK FOR:

Warning signs and symptoms of heat illness are key to early detection in preventing life
threatening heat stroke. However, these symptoms may not always follow a progressive
pattern. Any of the following signs should be treated seriously:

Discomfort Headache Muscle cramps
Fatigue Dizziness Fainting
Lack of Sweating Confusion Irritability
Blurried Vision Altered Behavior Vomiting
Seizures Poor Concentration Disorientation

Please report to your supervisor immediately if you or a co-worker are displaying any of these
heat illness symptoms!