3. Heat Cramps
• Definition - Painful, brief muscle cramps due to exercise or work
in a hot environment. Muscles may spasm or jerk involuntarily.
Cramping may be delayed and happen a few hours later
• Corrective Actions – Cramps will usually disappear on their own.
Drinks sports drinks containing electrolytes
(Gatoraide, Poweraide) and rest in a cool environment
4. Burns
• On a hot summer day Asphalt can reach temperatures of 140
degrees Fahrenheit, while steel can reach 158.
• The human body experiences first degree burns at 111 degrees
Fahrenheit.
• Wear gloves and pants while handling Asphalt or
metal objects
5. Dizziness/ PPE
• Dizziness can impair judgement and pose a serious health hazard
• Sweating of the palms can cause drops and slipping of the material
being carried, causing possible injury of damage to equipment.
• Fogging of the safety glasses can cause impaired vision along with
depth perception.
• Wear gloves when hands become sweaty and keep a clean rag on
your person to clear your safety goggles. When feeling dizzy, cease
work and rest in a cool environment and drink lots of fluids
7. Heat Stroke
• Definition - A condition marked by fever and often by
unconsciousness, caused by failure of the body's temperature-
regulating mechanism when exposed to excessively high
temperatures.
8. Warning Signs
• Confusion.
• Dark-colored urine (a sign of dehydration)
• Dizziness.
• Fainting.
• Fatigue.
• Headache.
• Muscle or abdominal cramps.
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
9. Corrective Actions
• Lower temperature
• Apply cold compress
• Have them lie down
• Elevate feet
• Provide fluids
10. Heat Exhaustion
• Definition - A heat-related illness that can occur after you've been
exposed to high temperatures, and it often is accompanied by
dehydration.
11. Warning Signs
• Thirst
• Weakness
• Headache
• Loss of consciousness
• Nausea and vomiting
• Muscle cramps
• Dizziness
12. Corrective Actions
• Move the person out of the heat and into a shady or air-
conditioned place.
• Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly.
• Remove tight or heavy clothing.
• Have the person drink cool water or other nonalcoholic beverage
without caffeine.
• Cool the person by spraying or sponging with cool water and
fanning.
• Monitor the person carefully.
13. Heat Rashes
• Definition - An irritation of the skin that results from excessive
sweating during hot and humid weather.
14. Warning Signs
• Clear, fluid-filled blisters and bumps
• Red bumps and itching or prickling in the affected area
• Firm, flesh-colored lesions that resemble goose bumps
15. Corrective Actions
• Washing the affected area with a mild soap and rinsing the area
• Wear clothing that allows the skin to breathe in a hot environment
• Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration in
hot environments
