Heat Illness Prevention Procedures 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Heat Illness Prevention Procedures document in the editor.
  2. Begin by reviewing the 'Applicability' section to understand who this manual applies to and under what conditions it is relevant.
  3. Move on to the 'Responsibilities' section. Here, you can fill in any specific roles or responsibilities that pertain to your department or team.
  4. In the 'Heat Illness Risk Factors' section, identify and note any personal or environmental risk factors that may apply to your situation.
  5. Proceed to the 'Identifying Heat Illness' section. Use this area to familiarize yourself with symptoms and ensure all employees are aware of them.
  6. Fill out the 'Prevention' section by detailing how your team will provide water, shade, and rest breaks during high temperatures.
  7. Finally, review the 'Responding to Heat Illness Emergencies' section. Ensure that emergency procedures are clearly outlined and accessible for all employees.

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Remove tight or heavy clothing. Have the person sip chilled water, a sports drink containing electrolytes or another nonalcoholic beverage without caffeine. Cool the person by spraying or sponging with cool water and fanning. Monitor the person carefully.
Stay indoors as much as possible. Keep heat outside and cool air inside. Conserve electricity not needed to keep you cool. Dress appropriately (wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing, and wear a wide brimmed hat).
Wear Light Clothing and Sunscreen Wear as little clothing as possible when you are at home. Choose lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing. In the hot sun, a wide-brimmed hat will keep the head cool.
The definitive treatment for heat-related illness is total body cooling. Conduction and evaporation are the two modes of cooling employed in the treatment of heat-related illness. Studies have shown ice water immersion to be the most effective and most rapid.
▪ If you suspect heat stroke o Remove excess clothing. o Cool the person with whatever means availableput in a cool tub of water or a cool shower, spray with a garden hose, sponge with cool water, fan while misting with cool water or place ice packs or cold, wet towels on the persons head, neck, armpits and groin.

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In most cases, you can treat heat exhaustion yourself by doing the following: Rest in a cool place. Getting into an air-conditioned building is best. Drink cool fluids. Stick to water or sports drinks. Try cooling measures. Loosen clothing.
Tips for Treating Heat-Related Illness Get medical help quickly. Get the victim to a shady area. Cool the person off with a cool shower, garden hose, etc. Place cold wet cloths on head, neck, armpits and groin. Do not give the victim fluids to drink.

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