🌡️ Heat Illness Prevention 🇪🇸
OSHA Compliant Safety Meeting | ~10 minutes
Heat illness progression
Stage 1
Heat Cramps
Muscle cramps from salt loss through sweating. Move to shade, drink water with electrolytes, and rest. Usually resolves quickly.
Stage 2
Heat Exhaustion
Heavy sweating, weakness, nausea, dizziness, headache. Move to shade immediately, cool with water and fans. Medical evaluation recommended.
Stage 3 — Emergency
Heat Stroke
Core temperature above 104°F, confusion, loss of consciousness, hot dry skin. Call 911 immediately. Cool aggressively. This is life-threatening.
Remember: Water, Rest, Shade
- Water — Drink every 15-20 minutes
- Rest — Take breaks in cool areas
- Shade — Use shaded areas for breaks
Know the Signs
Heat Exhaustion
- Heavy sweating
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
Heat Stroke — EMERGENCY
- High body temperature (103°F+)
- Hot, red, dry skin
- Confusion
- Call 911 immediately