HEAT INJURIES

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HEAT INJURIES
Lesson 10
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HEAT INJURIES
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OBJECTIVES
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TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES
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TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES

• Heat Cramps
• Heat Exhaustion
• Heat Stroke

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TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES

• Heat Cramps

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TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES

• Heat Cramps
• Heat Exhaustion

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TYPES OF HEAT INJURIES

• Heat Cramps
• Heat Exhaustion
• Heat Stroke

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FACTORS INFLUENCING HEAT INJURY
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FACTORS INFLUENCING HEAT INJURY

• Unacclimatized Personnel
• Overweight Fatigue
• Heavy Meals Hot Foods
• Alcohol/Drugs
• Fever
• Tight Clothing

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PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES
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PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES

• Replace water

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PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES

• Replace water
• Avoid excessive salt

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PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES

• Replace water
• Avoid excessive salt
• Maintain acclimatization

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PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES

• Replace water
• Avoid excessive salt
• Maintain acclimatization
• Maintain good physical condition

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PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES

• Replace water
• Avoid excessive salt
• Maintain acclimatization
• Maintain good physical condition
• Establish work/rest schedules

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PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES

• Replace water
• Avoid excessive salt
• Maintain acclimatization
• Maintain good physical condition
• Establish work/rest schedules
• Wear proper clothing

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PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES

• Replace water
• Avoid excessive salt
• Maintain acclimatization
• Maintain good physical condition
• Establish work/rest schedules
• Wear proper clothing
• Participate in training

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PREVENTING HEAT INJURIES

• Replace water
• Avoid excessive salt
• Maintain acclimatization
• Maintain good physical condition
• Establish work/rest schedules
• Wear proper clothing
• Participate in training
• Use WBGT Index

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REVIEW OF MAIN POINTS