11 03 Environmental Hazards
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11.5 – First Aid – Working in the Heat
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Don't depends on thirst to signal when and how much to drink
Drink 8 ounces of fluids every 15-20 minutes
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11.6 – First Aid – Working in the Cold
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Dress in layers
Keep your hands covered
Keep your head covered
Keep dry
Wear waterproof boots
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11.8.1 – First Aid – Recognizing & Reacting to Emergency Situations
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Hypothermia -
Get the victim out of the elements and remove all wet clothing
Wrap the person in blankets
Give warm liquids and keep them awake
Handle the person gently and get them medical helpHyperthermia -
Symptoms
Moist, pale, normal to cool skin
Muscle cramps
Weakness, dizziness, exhaustion and heavy perspirationHyperthermia -
Response
Get the victim into a cool place
Loosen tight clothing
Give water and apply moist towels over cramped muscles
Get medical help
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11.8.3 – First Aid – Recognizing & Reacting to Emergency Situations
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Insect bites or stings:
If the stinger is still in the body, remove it by scraping it off of the skin
Don't grasp the stinger with tweezers
Apply ice or ice-water to the biteAllergic reactions to bites or stings:
Call for medical help immediately
Use a constricting band between the bite and the person's heart, lessen blood flow but don't stop itIf a spider bite affects the body with fever, nausea, pain or rash - get medical help:
Immobilize the body part
Apply cool cloth to that area
Keep immobilized limb hanging down
Provide a description of the spiderSnake bites:
Allow the bite to bleed for 15 - 20 seconds before cleaning
Keep the affected body part below the heart
Seek medical attention
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