This can be done in several ways, including acclimatization, conditioning, hydration, air movement, and wearing proper clothing. Acclimatization - We need to allow ourselves time to get used to working in a hot environment. If you are acclimatized you will maintain a lower heart rate, lower body temperatures, and higher sweat rates. More or less time than this doesn ' t speed up the process. Evaporation of Sweat - Sweating is our body ' s way of cooling itself.
Fans help cool a person in many situations, but sometimes fans can increase heat stress.
When the temperature is greater than 90 degrees and the humidity is greater than 50 percent using a fan can cause more harm than good. Thirst is not always an adequate warning signal of dehydration. Salt Tablets - Salt tablets are no longer recommended by physicians. They may cause stomach aches and they require fluid to digest, which diverts fluid needed to cool the body. Proper Clothing - If you are not wearing the proper clothing you could be losing up to 70 percent of your body ' s cooling system.