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| Safety and Health |
Keeping letter carriers safe on the job |
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When it's HOT outside, drink plenty of liquids! |
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NALC joins the Postal Service in alerting Letter Carriers to the dangers of heat in the spring and summer.
NALC Director of Safety & Health Brian Hellman urges letter carriers to
"...take care when you are out delivering your routes. Don't let yourself be overcome by hot weather."
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| Do you know the signs of heat illness? |
Some tips on avoiding heat-related problems, and the symptoms of—and necessary action to take for—heat exhaustion and heat stroke. More
Working in Hot Environments, a 15-page booklet, is available for download here from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. You can also order the free booklet by calling 800-35-NIOSH (800-356-4674). |
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Drink plenty of liquids. |
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Watch for symptoms of HEAT EXHAUSTION and HEAT STROKE. |
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Be prepared to act by learning correct first aid procedures ahead of time. |
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HEAT EXHAUSTION |
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Symptoms of heat exhaustion |
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Headaches |
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Dizziness or lightheadedness |
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Weakness |
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Mood changes, irritability, confusion or the inability to think clearly |
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Nausea and vomiting |
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Fainting |
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Pale, clammy skin |
ACT IMMEDIATELY!
If not treated, heat exhaustion can advance to heat stroke
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Move victim to a cool, shaded area. Don't leave the person alone. If symptoms include dizziness or lightheadedness, lay the victim on his or her back and raise legs 6 to 8 inches. If the symptoms include nausea or vomiting, lay the victim on his or her side. |
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Loosen and remove any heavy clothing. |
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Give the person cool water to drink – about a cup every 15 minutes–unless he or she is nauseous or vomiting. |
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Fan the victim and spray with a cool mist of water or apply a wet cloth to the skin. |
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Call 911 for emergency help if the person does not feel better in a few minutes. |
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HEAT STROKE |
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Symptoms of heat stroke—a medical emergency |
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Dry, pale skin with not sweating |
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hot, red skin that looks sunburned |
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Mood changes, irritability, confusion or the inability to think clearly |
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Inability to revive form an unconscious state |
CALL 911 for emergency help IMMEDIATELY!
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Move victim to a cool, shaded area. Don't leave the person alone. If symptoms include dizziness or lightheadedness, lay the victim on his or her back and raise legs 6 to 8 inches. If the symptoms include nausea or vomiting, lay the victim on his or her side. |
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Loosen and remove any heavy clothing. |
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Give the person cool water to drink – about a cup every 15 minutes–unless he or she is nauseous or vomiting. |
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Fan the victim and spray with a cool mist of water or wipe the victim with a wet cloth or cover with a wet sheet. |
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Place ice packs under the armpits and groin area. |
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© National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO |
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