Prevent heat-related illness : wearing PPE increases your risk for heat-related illnesses

Back to Previous Page

- Add this to...
- Twitter
- Facebook
- Google Bookmarks
- LinkedIn

Prevent heat-related illness : wearing PPE increases your risk for heat-related illnesses

Published Date:

10/17/14

Up-to-Date Info:

To find the latest CDC information on this topic go to: http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/

Language:

English

[PDF - 102.91 KB]

Details:

Corporate Authors:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Keywords:

[+]

Description:

Take time to acclimatize: Work shorter shifts until your body has adjusted to the heat.

Stay well hydrated: Drink often enough that you do not feel thirsty.

Watch for signs of heat-related illnesses: Designate a buddy and ask how they feel periodically.

Take time to rest and cool down: Sit somewhere cool, rest, and rehydrate frequently.

For more information: Interim Guidance for Healthcare Workers Providing Care in West African Countries Affected by the Ebola Outbreak: Limiting Heat Burden While Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola.

Document Type:

Poster

Collection(s):

Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

Place as Subject:

gau

Supporting Files:

No Additional Files

No Related Documents.

You May Also Like:

Prevent heat-related illness

Corporate Author:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Published:

5/24/16

Series:

DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) ; 2016-151

Description:

Take time to acclimatize: Work shorter shifts until your body has adjusted to the heat. : Stay well hydrated: Drink often enough that you do not feel thirsty. : Watch for signs of heat-related illnesses: Designate a buddy and ask how they feel period...

File Type:

[PDF - 56.05 KB]
Extreme heat : tips for preventing heat-related illness

Corporate Author:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

Published:

May 18, 2004

File Type:

[PDF - 89.36 KB]
Heat-related illness : what you should know!

Corporate Author:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development.; National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (2007 October 21-27);

Published:

8/21/12

Description:

Heat exhaustion -- Heat cramps -- Heat stroke.

File Type:

[PDF - 1.48 MB]
Heat-Related Illness among Oregon Farmworkers

Personal Author:

Bethel, Jeffrey W.; Harger, Renee;

Published:

Sep 05 2014

Source:

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014; 11(9):9273-9285.

Description:

Farmworkers are particularly vulnerable to climate-sensitive health outcomes such as heat-related illness (HRI) given their tasks involve heavy exertion in an outdoor setting. The objectives of the study were to: (1) describe symptoms of HRI experien...

File Type:

[PDF - 371.82 KB]
Exertional Heat-Related Illnesses at the Grand Canyon National Park, 2004–2009

Personal Author:

Noe, Rebecca S.; Choudhary, Ekta; Cheng-Dobson, Jennifer; Wolkin, Amy F.; Newman, Sara B.;

Published:

Oct 09 2013

Source:

Wilderness Environ Med. 24(4):422-428.

Description:

Background : The Grand Canyon National Park has approximately 4 million visitors between April and September each year. During this period, outdoor activity such as hiking is potentially hazardous owing to extreme heat, limited shade, and steep, long...

File Type:

[PDF - 263.79 KB]