Too hot? Stop and cool down.

Plan a cooler workday

Do hard jobs in cooler hours when you can. Drink water often. Take breaks in a cool place. New workers need time to get used to hot work.

Take early signs seriously

Headache, nausea, dizziness, or weakness can mean heat illness. Stop work. Move to a cool place and get medical help. Have someone stay with the person.

When it is an emergency

Confusion, slurred speech, seizures, or passing out can mean heat stroke. The person may still be sweating.

1. Call 911.
2. Move them to a cooler place if it is safe to do so.
3. Wet their skin and clothes with cool water. Use cold wet cloths and move air across them.
4. If they are confused or passed out, do not give food or drink.
5. Stay with them and follow the dispatcher’s instructions.

Remember this

Do not wait for dry skin to decide someone needs help. Heat stroke can happen with heavy sweating.