Summer Heat Tips

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 …

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Stay Cool In The Summer Heat

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Beat the Summer Heat

As temperatures rise, so does the stress on your body. Several things can help you battle the heat. Your body reacts to heat by circulating blood and raising your skin’s temperature. When your body cannot release heat, it stores it which raises your core temperature and puts your health at risk. HEAT STRESS – When your body temperature rises even a few degrees above normal, you can experience muscle cramps, become weak, disoriented and ill. First Aid for Heat Stress/Heat Cramps – Drink fluids and move to a cool environment. HEAT EXHAUSTION – Heat exhaustion may develop when a person fails to replace …

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