Low-literacy illustrated heat illness fact sheet.
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· 2 pages · by U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA
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Work Safely in Heat
- Plan Ahead and Be Prepared
- Provide training on heat illness to all workers.
- Have an emergency plan.
- Indoor and outdoor workers are at risk for heat illness.
- Heat illness is preventable
- For more information:
- 1-800-321-OSHA (6742)
- TTY 1-877-889-5627
- www.osha.gov/heat
- Drink cool water
- Take rest breaks
- Find shade or a cool area
- Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing where possible
- Check on each other
- Some equipment can increase your heat exposure
- Federal law entitles workers to a safe workplace. Workers have the right to speak up about hazards without fear of retaliation. See www.osha.gov/workers for information about how to file a confidential complaint with OSHA and ask for an inspection.
- 1-800-321-OSHA (6742) | TTY 1-877-889-5627 www.osha.gov/heat
- OSHA 3422-07R 2023
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If a worker experiences:
- Headache or nausea
- Weakness or dizziness
- Hot and dry skin
- High body temperature
- Thirst
- Signs of a medical emergency
- Heavy sweating
- Decreased urine output
- Take these actions:
- Drink water
- Cool with water and ice
- Remove unnecessary clothing
- Do not leave alone
- Move to a cooler area and use a fan, if available
- When in doubt, call 911
- Slurred speech
- Seizures
- Abnormal thinking or behavior
- Loss of consciousness
- 9-1-1
- 1. Call 911 immediately
- 2. Cool the worker right away with water or ice
- 3. Remove unnecessary clothing and give cool water to drink
- 4. Stay with the worker until help arrives
