The official account of the Kentucky Labor Cabinet
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ALT Heat exposure can be dangerous Signs of a medical emergency! Abnormal thinking or behavior. Slurred speech. Seizures. Loss of consciousness. Take these actions 1.Call 911 immediately 2.Cool the workers right away with water or ice 3.Stay with the workers until help arrives
ALT A red and orange sky with the sun and clouds. Reads: "What is a heat wave? Abnormally hot and humid weather lasting at least 2 days. Heat waves can occur anywhere in the country and cause heat illness or even death."
ALT poster on how to prevent heat-related illness
ALT Hydrate for Your Safety. Drinking enough fluids is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heat illness. Hydrate before, during, and after work. Drink 1 cup of cool water every 20 minutes - even if you aren't thirsty! Water is generally sufficient for short jobs. For longer jobs, drink an electrolyte-containing beverage. Avoid energy drinks and alcohol. Your work performance may suffer when you are dehydrated, even if you don't notice. osha.gov/heat
ALT Consejos para Prevenir las Enfermedades Relacionadas con el Calor en el Trabajo. Modere su actividad. Casi 3 de cada 4 muertes por el calor ocurren durante la primera semana de trabajo. Desarrolle una tolerancia al calor aumentando la intensidad en un 20% cada día. Beba agua fría aun si no tiene sed. Descanse lo suficiente para recuperarse del calor. Tome descansos bajo la sombra o en un lugar fresco. Use sombrero y ropa adecuada para el calor. Esté pendiente a sus compañeros. Chequee verbalmente a los trabajadores usando mascarilla
ALT Prevent Heat Illness at Work. Ease into Work. Nearly 3 out of 4 fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work. Build a tolerance to heat by increasing intensity by 20% each day. Drink cool water even if you are not thirsty. Rest for long enough to recover from the heat. Take breaks in a shady or cool area. Wear a hat and dress for the heat. Watch out for each other. Verbally check on workers wearing face coverings.
