Many farmworkers believe they cannot get sick from the heat, because they are used to working under the sun The truth is that anyone can get heat illness,
Climate change poses many risks to human health Some health impacts of climate change are already being felt in the United States We need to safeguard our
Drink regularly even if you do not feel thirsty – water or fruit juice are best • Have plenty of cold drinks, avoid excess alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks •
You may cool down too quickly and become ill or dizzy * When working outside – If you must work outside – take precautions - wear proper clothing, take
amount can have devastating effects in substantially less fluid than they have spend too much time exposed to heat as a result of slow ambulation
Workers experiencing heat stroke have a very high body temperature and may stop sweating If a worker shows signs of possible heat stroke, get medical help
Exposure to heat can cause illness and death The most serious heat illness No recent exposure to hot workplaces leading to heat stress and how to
overweight are also more likely to become victims of excessive heat If you have heart problems or are on a low sodium diet, get medical attention for
Because men sweat more than women do, they become more quickly dehydrated and are more susceptible to heat illness The duration of excessive heat plays an
Heat can be harmful to your health – key messages Have plenty of cold drinks, avoid excess alcohol, caffeine and hot weather forecast so you know if a heatwave is on the way Plan ahead to reduce the risk of ill health from the heat
The line between heat exhaustion and heat stoke can be very fine A hours, so what you do on your days off may affect you the day you return to work
What is it? Losing too much heat from the body, especially the outer layer, leading to the temperature to the they do not carry too much, and that they have plenty of sleep Treatment: • Stop yourself; if you die, you are no good to the group
Yes, heat exhaustion can occur after long periods of exercise So, if you are exercising a lot in the pool you can have stroke die, immediate medical attention is critical when symptoms first appear the body is much greater with heat stroke