05/16/2023
It may only be May ✨ but summer will be here before we know it 🌊 With temperatures rising, here’s a refreshment on how to stay refreshed in the upcoming summer heat👇
☀️ Know the signs of heat exhaustion, including: pale/ashen/moist skin, muscle cramps, fatigue, weakness, headache, dizziness, fainting, nausea/vomiting, and rapid heart rate
☀️ Know the signs of heat stroke, including: flushed or hot skin, rapid breathing, no longer sweating, headache, dizziness, confusion, irrational behavior convulsions, unresponsiveness, and a body temperature of 103 degrees or higher
☀️ Take extra precaution for those who are in an at-risk category such as: overweight, chronic health conditions, works in the heat, infants/children, and seniors
☀️If you work in the heat, work shorter shifts, take more breaks, and check on your coworkers
☀️ Always stay hydrated and drink before you start to feel thirsty
☀️ Call 911 immediately if you suspect someone is suffering from a heat stroke
☀️ Get them into cold water or drape them with cold towels, remove excess clothing, provide CPR if necessary
☀️ Do not force them to drink, rub alcohol on the skin, or force them to take pain relievers or salt tablets
☀️ If possible, stay inside during the hottest parts of the day
☀️ Wear loose fitting, light weight clothing, and sunscreen
☀️ If going outside, pace yourself
This info brought to you by:
nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/summer/heat
