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2011 - 06 - 10 - Ehs Alert

The document discusses heat stress and heat stroke. It defines heat stress as when the body is stressed from overheating, and lists its types from least to most severe as heat rash, heat collapse, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Heat stroke can be fatal if not treated immediately. The causes of heat stress are high temperatures, clothing, physical activity, humidity, air movement, and heat sources. Ways to prevent heat stress include adapting schedules, protective clothing, reducing exposure, increasing air flow, frequent breaks, and monitoring conditions. For heat stroke treatment, emergency services should be contacted immediately and first aid provided like cooling the patient until help arrives.

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2011 - 06 - 10 - Ehs Alert

The document discusses heat stress and heat stroke. It defines heat stress as when the body is stressed from overheating, and lists its types from least to most severe as heat rash, heat collapse, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Heat stroke can be fatal if not treated immediately. The causes of heat stress are high temperatures, clothing, physical activity, humidity, air movement, and heat sources. Ways to prevent heat stress include adapting schedules, protective clothing, reducing exposure, increasing air flow, frequent breaks, and monitoring conditions. For heat stroke treatment, emergency services should be contacted immediately and first aid provided like cooling the patient until help arrives.

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TOSHIBA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

TOSHIBA THERMAL & HYDRO POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED

TOSHIBA EHS ALERT


Vol-1, Issue 02

June 10, 2011

EHS QUOTE: Next

to creating a human life the finest thing a man can do is to save one
EHS GOAL: ZERO INCIDENTS

The Causes of Heat Stress


High temperature levels
The Type of clothing Worn
The Physical Activity Carried Out
High Humidity Levels
Low Levels of Air Movement
Heat Sources In The Area

Types of Heat Stress


In order of severity, heat stress includes:
Heat rash
Heat Collapse
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion; and
Heat Stroke.

The most severe form of heat stress is heat stroke.

Preventing Heat Stress


Monitor yourself and your environment
Adapt work schedules
Wear protective clothing
Reduce heat exposure
Increase air flow
Have frequent rest break
TOSHIBA THERMAL AND HYDRO POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED- EHS ALERT

TOSHIBA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED


TOSHIBA THERMAL & HYDRO POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED

Treating Heat Stroke


Take
Plenty
of Water
A
person
suffering
from heat stroke requires medical attention urgently and
emergency services should be contacted as soon as possible.

Do not give the patient any stimulants.

While waiting for emergency services


to arrive you should:
Move the patient to a cool
environment;
Soak the patients clothing with water;
Apply cold packs continuously;
Place them in a tub of cool water; and
Circulate the air around the patient.

Summary
Heat stress occurs when the body is stressed
because of overheating.
Heat stress includes heat rash, heat collapse,
heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat
stroke.

Heat stress can be prevented by:


adapting work schedules;
reducing heat exposure;
increasing air flow;
drinking water frequently;

Heat stroke can result in death.


First aid experts should be called
Immediately to treat those suffering
from heat stroke.

adapting to the heat;


having frequent rest breaks;
wearing protective clothing; and
monitoring yourself and your environment.

IDEAS / COMMENTS

Send to:

M N RAHMAN
Senior Manager (EHS)
PHONE: 0124-4996847
MOBILE : +91 9560098967
E mail: [email protected]

TOSHIBA THERMAL AND HYDRO POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED- EHS ALERT

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