When the body is unable to cool itself through sweating, serious heat illnesses may occur. The most severe heat induced illnesses are heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If actions are not taken to treat heat exhaustion, the illness could progress to heat stroke and possible death.
Heat Exhaustion
What Happens to the Body: Headaches, dizziness/light headedness, weakness, mood changes (irritable, or confused/can’t think straight), feeling sick to your stomach, vomiting/throwing up, decreased and dark colored urine, fainting/passing out, and pale clammy skin. If heat exhaustion is not treated, the illness may advance to heat stroke.
What Should Be Done
Heat Stroke—A Medical Emergency
What Happens to the Body: Dry pale skin (no sweating), hot red skin (looks like a sunburn), mood changes (irritable, confused/not making any sense), seizures/fits, and collapsed/passed out (will not respond).
What Should Be Done
How to Protect Yourself
Workers Are at Increased Risk When They…
Take certain medications. Check with your doctor.
They have had a heat-induced illness in the past.
Use alcohol excessively.
Wear personal protective equipment (like respirators or suits).
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