With Summer just around the corner, you can expect to be working in some serious heat in the coming months. While it can get quite uncomfortable, it can also get quite dangerous if you're not careful - meaning you run the risk of heat stress, heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. Below is a short and informative video on how to temporarily treat a heat stroke victim until emergency medical assistance arrives. This just might help you save a coworker's life, and even if you already know how to treat heat stroke, it's still a good time to review it and share it with others who will be working outside. Stay safe out there!
If you've suffered from heat stroke, you know how serious it can be. While heat stress or very minor cases of heat stroke can seem to be more debilitating than life threatening, we assure you that the situation can change rapidly and the victims condition can worsen without notice. When the body temperature rises to the point where the body can no longer cool itself, there is a great danger of serious damage and even death.
Please, if you work in extremely hot environments, whether indoors or out, take a minute to watch this short video. It could help you save a life! If someone you know is showing symptoms of heat stroke, insist that they immediately rest while you begin to treat them. If you're unsure of they're condition or if the victim is unconscious, call for assistance immediately.
