{"id":3007,"date":"2020-06-30T09:33:14","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T13:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powerservicesgroup.com\/?p=3007"},"modified":"2020-06-30T09:52:37","modified_gmt":"2020-06-30T13:52:37","slug":"beat-the-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powerservicesgroup.com\/2020\/06\/beat-the-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat the Heat!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In our industry, working outdoors in all sorts of weather is part of the job.\u00a0 Because you can’t stop working when it gets hot, it’s important to know how to protect yourself from heat and what to do if someone on your crew gets overheated.<\/p>\n

There are two main kinds of heat illness – heat stroke and heat exhaustion.\u00a0 Because they require different treatments learn to tell the difference between the two.<\/p>\n

A victim of heat stroke has flushed, dry skin; a rapid heartbeat; loud, rapid breathing; and a high body temperature – 105F or more.\u00a0 The victim may complain of dizziness and headache or may suffer from confusion, convulsions, delirium, or unconsciousness.\u00a0 This is a medical emergency calling for quick action.\u00a0 While one person calls for emergency services, others should get the victim cooled off.\u00a0 Place the victim in a tub of cool water or use a hose or wet cloths to bring the temperature down.\u00a0 Massage the victims hands and feet toward the heart to stimulate circulation of the cooler blood of the limbs.\u00a0 Dry the victim off when the temperature returns to normal.\u00a0 Repeat the cooling process if the body temperature rises again.<\/p>\n

A victim of heat exhaustion looks very different from a heat stroke victim.\u00a0 This person sweats profusely and has pale, clammy skin.\u00a0 Body temperature is normal.\u00a0 The victim may feel giddy and nervous, or may vomit or faint.\u00a0 First aid for heat exhaustion is to get the victim to lie in a cool place and sip cool water.\u00a0 Loosen the victim’s clothes and call a doctor.\u00a0 A victim who is unconscious or vomiting will need to be taken to a hospital to be treated intravenously.<\/p>\n

Heat exhaustion sometimes includes heat cramps.\u00a0 This is caused by a lack of salt.\u00a0 You can relieve the cramps by massaging the cramped muscles or pressing firmly on them with your hands.\u00a0 If the victim has no other medical condition, you can give half a teaspoon of salt dissolved in 8 ounces of cool water or fruit juice.<\/p>\n

Heat-related illness is no fun.\u00a0 And it’s usually preventable.\u00a0 Here’s what to do to keep healthy in hot weather:<\/p>\n

If you’re not used to working in heat, start out slowly.\u00a0 Drink plenty of water – at least eight ounces (one glass) every 20 – 30 minutes while on the job.\u00a0 Drink a nutrient replenishing sports drink with electrolytes.\u00a0 Avoid alcohol and carbonated drinks, which can cause dehydration and cramps.\u00a0 Cut heavy, high-fat foods out of your diet and get plenty of rest.\u00a0 Pay attention to warning signs – if you don’t feel good take a break.<\/p>\n

One more thing – pay attention to each other!\u00a0 You may notice a coworker with flushed skin and rapid breathing before he or she does.\u00a0 And if he or she must go to the hospital, guess who gets to do his work?<\/p>\n

Remember: Hazard Awareness + Hazard Mitigation + Focus = Zero Injuries<\/strong><\/p>\n

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