Jeff Mlekush, coordinator of safety operations

It’s getting hot out there and summer is here. Know the signs of heat-related illnesses and know what to do if you or those around you exhibit any symptoms.

Heat Stroke

What to look for	What to do
High body temperature Hot, red, dry or damp skin Fast, strong pulse Headache Dizziness Nausea Confusion Losing consciousness	Call 911 right away – heat stroke is a medical emergency Move the person to a cooler place Help lower the person’s temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath Do not give the person anything to drink

Heat Exhaustion

What to look for	What to do
Heavy sweating Cold, pale and clammy skin Fast, weak pulse Nausea or vomiting Muscle cramps Tiredness or weakness Dizziness Headache Fainting	Move to a cool place Loosen your clothing Put cool, wet cloths on your body or take a cool bath Sip water Get medical help right away if: o   You are throwing up o   Your symptoms get worse o   Your symptoms last longer than one hour

Heat Cramps

What to look for	What to do
Heavy sweating during intense exercise Muscle pain or spasms	Stop physical activity and move to a cool place Drink water or a sports drink Wait for cramps to go away before you do any more physical activity Get medical help right away if: o   Cramps last longer than one hour o   You’re on a low-sodium diet o   You have heart problems

Sunburn

What to look for	What to do
Painful, red and warm skin Blisters on the skin	Stay out of the sun until your sunburn heals Put cool cloths on sunburned areas or take a cool bath Put moisturizing lotion on sunburned areas Do not break blisters

Heat Rash

What to look for	What to do
Red clusters of small blisters that look like pimples – usually on the neck, chest, groin or in elbow creases	Stay in a cool, dry place Keep the rash dry Use powder (such as baby powder) to sooth the rash