Restrain the victim as necessary to prevent further injury, encouraging them to lie still. Fan and bathe the victim with cool water. Have the victim contact their personal physician or the company's doctor and obtain a release before returning to work. In cases of heat tetany, heat edema, or heat stroke, the employer should require the affected worker to obtain a medical evaluation and clearance before returning to work, regardless of whether or not the victim considers it necessary. Heat Tetany Heat Tetany, the fourth level of heat stress, is sometimes recognized by the onset of cramping muscles - but not always.
Heat stroke occurs when the body's cooling system completely shuts down.
Loss of consciousness 4. Bizarre behavior 5. Use a heat index chart as a guide for determining the level of work that can be safely performed in your workplace. Include heat stress disorders when developing your Comprehensive Emergency Action Plan. Knowing the territory and making sure your employees know it too.