HEAT STRESS * HEAT EXHAUSTION * HEAT STROKE As temperatures rise, so does the stress on your body. Several things can help you battle the heat – acclimation to the heat, consumption of water and good nutrition. Know the 3 types of heat emergencies. HEAT STRESS (heat cramps) When your body temperature rises above normal, you can experience muscle cramps, become weak, disoriented and ill. Signs of heat stress (heat cramps) – tiredness, irritability, inattention, and muscle cramps. These cramps usually occur after heavy sweating and may begin towards the end of a workday. First Aid for heat stress/heat cramps …
