Angel Anderson » Safety http://www.angelanderson.com Designer, Developer, Web Monster Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:39:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Heat Syncope Accident prevention http://www.angelanderson.com/heat-syncope-accident-prevention/ http://www.angelanderson.com/heat-syncope-accident-prevention/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:25:48 +0000 Angel http://www.angelanderson.com/?p=34 temperatureHeat syncope (fainting or lightheadedness) usually occurs at the end of exercise. If you begin to feel faint, get out of the heat and rest in a cool, shady place. Lie down, elevate your legs, and drink cold water. Feeling faint or lightheaded can be an early warning sign of heat exhaustion; therefore, if you experience the symptoms, you should use extreme caution with further activity in the heat or you should avoid it completely.

Symptoms of heat syncope include:
• Light-headedness
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Pale, cool, and moist skin
Acclimation

Prevention is based on acclimatization and avoiding long periods of immobility. Acclimation also helps you remain active in a hot environment with less risk of heat- related illness. You can acclimate yourself to a hot environment by gradually increasing the amount of time you exercise in the heat each day.

Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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