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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |