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Clemson University Pesticide Information Program Presents

Clemson University Pesticide Information Program Presents. Beat the Heat. Preventing Heat Stress & Heat Illness. What is Heat Stress ?. Heat Stress. Heat stress is the buildup of heat in the body. Heat Stress. Heat buildup can cause serious illness. Heat Stress.

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Clemson University Pesticide Information Program Presents

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  1. Clemson University Pesticide Information Program Presents

  2. Beat the Heat Preventing Heat Stress & Heat Illness

  3. What is Heat Stress ?

  4. Heat Stress Heat stress is the buildup of heat in the body.

  5. Heat Stress Heat buildup can cause serious illness.

  6. Heat Stress Agricultural workers are at special risk.

  7. Heat Stress Handlers are at even greater risk.

  8. Worker Protection Standard Pesticide Handlers & Early Entry Workers may NOT be allowed or directed to perform any handling or early–entry activity unless appropriate measures have been taken to prevent heat illness.

  9. Beat the Heat The Goal of this program is to reduce the number of heat–related illnesses in your workplace

  10. Weather & Work Conditions Leading to Heat Stress Beat the Heat

  11. Weather & Work Conditions Leading to Heat Stress Common Forms of Heat Illness Beat the Heat

  12. Weather & Work Conditions Leading to Heat Stress Common Forms of Heat Illness Preventing Heat Stress Beat the Heat

  13. Weather & Work Conditions Leading to Heat Stress Common Forms of Heat Illness Preventing Heat Stress First Aid for Heat Illness Beat the Heat

  14. Weather & Work Conditions Leading to Heat Stress Common Forms of Heat Illness Preventing Heat Stress First Aid for Heat Illness Heat Stress Reduction Program Beat the Heat

  15. Weather and Work Conditions Leading to Heat Stress

  16. The sun The soil Your body Heat Gain

  17. The Sun Your body absorbs heat energy directly from the sun’s rays. Reduce the amount of time you are in it, or prevent it from reaching your body.

  18. The Sun • Wear the Right Clothes • loose, long sleeve shirt • loose, long pants • LIGHT colors

  19. The Sun • Wear a Hat • Light-colored • Well-ventilated • Broad-brimmed

  20. The Soil Soil absorbs the sun’s energy and radiates it back into the air around you.

  21. Your Body Your body produces heat energy when you work.

  22. Radiation Contact with cool surfaces Evaporation of sweat Heat Loss

  23. Radiation Your body radiates heat back into the air ONLY if the air temperature is cooler than your skin temperature. Skin Temp  92 F

  24. Contact with Cool Surfaces Contact with any surface cooler than your body allows your body to rid itself of stored heat.

  25. Evaporation Evaporation of sweat is your body’s quickest and best way to lose heat.

  26. Evaporation High humidity slows or prevents evaporation

  27. Common Forms of Heat Illness

  28. Under extreme conditions without suitable clothing, rest and water intake, even the most heat tolerant person, can suffer from heat illness. Heat Illness

  29. heart or lung problems diabetes high blood pressure overweight Higher Risk • previous heat illness • certain medications • stroke • thyroid problems

  30. Replace Essential Elements You can and should replace essential elements lost during sweating; Eat a balanced diet rather than taking salt tablets or drinking expensive sports drinks.

  31. Dehydration Heat rash Heat cramps Heat exhaustion Heat stroke Common Heat Illnesses

  32. Prevent dehydration by taking advantage of scheduled water breaks! Dehydration

  33. To prevent heat rash: wear loose clothing bathe regularly periodically get out of the heat and humidity Heat Rash

  34. Heat Cramps • To get rid of heat cramps: • sit in a cool place • drink water every 15 minutes for about an hour

  35. Early symptoms of heat exhaustion: heavy sweating mild dizziness fatigue confusion Heat Exhaustion

  36. Rest in a cool place Drink plenty of water What should you do? If you begin to have symptoms of heat exhaustion:

  37. What should you do? GET BODY HEAT DOWN QUICKLY! • Lay the victim down in the shade • Apply cool wet cloths to exposed skin

  38. What should you do? GET BODY HEAT DOWN QUICKLY! • Lay the victim down in the shade • Apply cool wet cloths to exposed skin • If conscious, give water

  39. Heat Stroke

  40. Heat Stroke Symptoms of heat stroke include: • Disorientation

  41. Heat Stroke Symptoms of heat stroke include: • Disorientation • Skin hot and flushed

  42. Heat Stroke Symptoms of heat stroke include: • Disorientation • Skin hot and flushed • High body temperature

  43. Heat Stroke Symptoms of heat stroke include: • Disorientation • Skin hot and flushed • High body temperature • Lack of sweat

  44. Heat Stroke Symptoms of heat stroke include: • Disorientation • Skin hot and flushed • High body temperature • Lack of sweat • Loss of consciousness

  45. Heat Stroke Symptoms of heat stroke include: • Disorientation • Skin hot and flushed • High body temperature • Lack of sweat • Loss of consciousness

  46. If heat stroke occurs you should: Cool victim down QUICKLY Treat for SHOCK Get medical help IMMEDIATELY What should you do?

  47. Pesticide Poisoning Symptoms of pesticide poisoning are similar to heat illness: • Confusion • Twitching muscles • Unconsciousness • Convulsions

  48. If you suspect pesticide poisoning you should: Lay victim in shade Provide water Get medical help IMMEDIATELY What should you do?

  49. Inability to concentrate Irritable or argumentative Lack of coordination, poor reflexes Denial - “Heat never bothers me!” Early Warning Signs

  50. Controlling Heat Stress

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