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I I M M C C O O M M S S a a f f e e t t y y G G r r a a m m A A r r m m y y S S a a f f e e i i s s A A r r m m y y S S t t r r o o n n g g 14-10 01 July 2014 Working In the Summer Heat The hot summer sun puts a whole new light on the workplace. Some people love the heat, while others can't wait for the dog days of summer to give way to blessed fall-like conditions. Regardless of your personal viewpoints on hot weather, everyone must take precautions to know and avoid heat illness. Here are the warning signals of heat illness: Heat Cramps. Heat cramps affects muscles such as those in the arms, legs and abdomen the muscles that have been used while working. These cramps may occur after work, when the person is resting. Heat cramps are a signal that the body has lost too much salt through sweating. Heat Exhaustion. Heat exhaustion is a serious condition that needs immediate attention. It may have any or all of these symptoms: A feeling of exhaustion, nausea, dizziness, pale and clammy skin, quick pulse, and low blood pressure. Heat exhaustion is also a warning that the mechanism that controls heat for the body becomes seriously overtaxed. Heat stroke may follow if heat exhaustion is not treated. Heat Stroke. Heat stroke is a serious matter and it can be fatal. It occurs when the body's heat control mechanism simply shuts down. Perspiration stops and the body temperature rises. The heart pounds and the skin becomes flushed and hot. This condition is a medical emergency and must be treated immediately. Here are some suggestions for smoother sailing in the summer: Let the water flow. People often wait until they are thirsty to drink water but if you are doing physically demanding work and become dehydrated, you can't catch up and are at risk for potentially fatal heat illness. Employees need to be encouraged to drink water continuously on hot days and you must provide it. Take frequent rest breaks when working in hot conditions. These breaks can consist of moving to a cooler area or switching to lighter work for a while. Acclimate to working in hot conditions. You cannot go from working in comfortable temperatures to working full tilt in a heat wave. Allow them frequent rest breaks in the shade and save extra-demanding physical jobs for cooler parts of the day. Wear hats and dress in light-colored, lightweight, loose clothing. They should be using sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 and reapplying it if they are sweating it off. Workers who are overweight or have medical conditions should ask their doctors about additional precautions to take while working in hot conditions, whether indoors or outdoors. Don’t stop taking medication unless your doctor says you should. Take extra care to stay cool and ask your doctor or pharmacist for any special heat advice. Ventilate. Ensure that indoor areas are kept well ventilated and that fans or air conditioners are operating. Watch each other for signs of heat illness. Mild cases can be treated by moving the person to a cool area and supplying water to drink. Heat stroke is a life- threatening condition that calls for immediate medical help. Every summer many areas undergo periods of seriously hot weather. Make sure you know how to avoid heat illness at work and off the job.

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14-10 01 July 2014

Working In the Summer Heat

The hot summer sun puts a whole new light on the workplace. Some people love the heat, while others can't wait for the dog days of summer to give way to blessed fall-like conditions. Regardless of your personal viewpoints on hot weather, everyone must take precautions to know and avoid heat illness.

Here are the warning signals of heat illness:

♦ Heat Cramps. Heat cramps affects muscles such as those in the arms, legs and abdomen – the muscles that have been used while working. These cramps may occur after work, when the person is resting. Heat cramps are a signal that the body has lost too much salt through sweating.

♦ Heat Exhaustion. Heat exhaustion is a serious condition that needs immediate attention. It may have any or all of these symptoms: A feeling of exhaustion, nausea, dizziness, pale and clammy skin, quick pulse, and low blood pressure. Heat exhaustion is also a warning that the mechanism that controls heat for the body becomes seriously overtaxed. Heat stroke may follow if heat exhaustion is not treated.

♦ Heat Stroke. Heat stroke is a serious matter and it can be fatal. It occurs when the body's heat control mechanism simply shuts down. Perspiration stops and the body temperature rises. The heart pounds and the skin becomes flushed and hot. This condition is a medical emergency and must be treated immediately.

Here are some suggestions for smoother sailing in the summer:

♦ Let the water flow. People often wait until they are thirsty to drink water but if you are doing physically demanding work and become dehydrated, you can't catch up and are at risk for potentially fatal heat illness. Employees need to be encouraged to drink water continuously on hot days and you must provide it.

♦ Take frequent rest breaks when working in hot conditions. These breaks can consist of moving to a cooler area or switching to lighter work for a while.

♦ Acclimate to working in hot conditions. You cannot go from working in comfortable temperatures to working full tilt in a heat wave. Allow them frequent rest breaks in the shade and save extra-demanding physical jobs for cooler parts of the day.

♦ Wear hats and dress in light-colored, lightweight, loose clothing. They should be using sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 and reapplying it if they are sweating it off. Workers who are overweight or have medical conditions should ask their doctors about additional precautions to take while working in hot conditions, whether indoors or outdoors.

♦ Don’t stop taking medication unless your doctor says you should. Take extra care to stay cool and ask your doctor or pharmacist for any special heat advice.

♦ Ventilate. Ensure that indoor areas are kept well ventilated and that fans or air conditioners are operating.

♦ Watch each other for signs of heat illness. Mild cases can be treated by moving the person to a cool area and supplying water to drink. Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition that calls for immediate medical help.

Every summer many areas undergo periods of seriously hot weather. Make sure you know how to avoid heat

illness at work and off the job.

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14-10 01 July 2014

여름철 작업

더운 여름 날, 해는 작업장 전체에 햇빛을 비춥니다. 몇몇 사람들은 더위를 좋아하지만, 다른

사람들은 가을과 같은 축복된 날씨가 오기 전의 삼복 더위를 견딜 수 없습니다. 더운 날씨에 대한

당신의 개인적인 관점과는 상관없이 모두가 열사병을 피하기 위해 예방 조치를 취해야 합니다.

열사병의 경고 신호

♦ 열 경련. 열 경련은 작업중에 사용되는 팔, 다리, 복부 같은 근육에 영향을 미칩니다. 이러한

경련은 작업을 마친 후에 쉬고 있을 때 발생할 수 있습니다. 열 경련은 땀으로 몸에 너무 많은

염분이 손실되었을 때 나타나는 신호입니다.

♦ 일사병. 일사병은 즉각적인 조치를 필요로 하는 심각한 상태입니다. 이것은 극도의 피로,

메스꺼움, 현기증, 창백과 찐득 한 피부, 빠른 맥박, 및 저혈압의 증상 중에 몇 가지를 가지던가

모두 가질 수 있습니다. 또한 일사병은 몸에서 열을 제어하는 메커니즘이 심각하게

혹사되었다는 경고입니다. 만약 일사병이 치료되지 않은 경우 열사병이 따를 수 있습니다.

♦ 열사병. 열사병은 심각한 문제이며, 그것은 치명적일 수 있습니다. 이것은 신체의 열 제어

메커니즘이 멈추었을 때 발생합니다. 땀이 멈추고 체온이 상승합니다. 심장은 빠르게 뛰고

피부가 빨개지고 뜨거워 질 수 있습니다. 이 상태는 응급 상황이며 빨리 치료되어야 합니다.

안전한 여름철이 되기 위한 제안들:

물을 계속해서 마셔야 합니다. 사람들은 종종 목이 마를 때 까지 기다렸다가 물을 마십니다. 하지만 만약 당신이 힘든 일을 하고 점점 탈수

증상이 오고 있으면 당신은 치명적인 열사병의 위험이 있을 수 있습니다. 직원들에게 더운 날에는 지속적으로 물을 마시는 것을 장려할 필요가

있고, 당신은 물을 반드시 제공해야합니다.

♦ 더운 날씨에서 작업을 할 때 자주 휴식을 취합니다. 이러한 휴식은 시원한 장소로 이동하거나 잠시 동안 가벼운 일로 전환하는 것을 말합니다.

♦ 뜨거운 환경에서의 작업에 적응하십시오. 당신은 쾌적한 온도의 작업장으로부터 일하다가 혹서기의 작업장에서 하루 종일 일할 수 없습니다.

그들에게 그늘에서 자주 휴식을 허용하고 추가적인 물리적인 힘을 요구하는 작업들은 하루 중 시원한 시간대에 일 할 수 있게 남겨 놓으십시오.

♦ 밝은 색으로 가벼우며 헐렁한 옷과 모자를 착용하십시오. 직원들은 자외선 차단 지수 (SPF)가 적어도 15 이상인 자외선 차단제를 사용하고

만약 땀 때문에 지워졌을 경우 다시 덧발라야 합니다. 과체중이나 질병을 가지고 있는 노동자는 반드시 의사에게 내부에서 일하든 외부에서

일하든 뜨거운 날씨에서 일을 할때 지켜야 할 추가적인 주의사항이 있는지에 대해 물어보셔야 합니다.

♦ 만약 의사가 당신에게 약의 복용을 중단하라고 하기 전까지 약을 복용하십시오. 서늘한 장소에서 머물면서 추가적인 치료를 하고 당신의

의사나 약사에게 특별하게 조언을 할 것이 있는지 물어보십시오.

♦ 환풍. 실내 공간은 환기가 잘되도록 유지하고 팬이나 에어컨이 잘 작동하고 있는지

확인합니다.

♦ 서로에게 열병 증상이 나타나는 지 살펴보십시오. 가벼운 증상은 시원한 장소에 사람을

이동시켜 마실 물을 공급함으로써 치료할 수 있습니다. 열사병은 생명을 위협하는 상태로 즉시

치료가 필요합니다.

매년 여름 많은 지역에서 심각한 더위 를 겪습니다. 일하거나 일을 쉬고 있을 때 열사병을 피하기 위한 방법을 확인하십시오.