Heat exhaustion Immediate Treatment Required Call 911 Fatigue, headache, dizziness, muscle weakness, loss of coordination, fainting, collapse Profuse sweating; pale, moist, cool skin; excessive thirst, dry mouth; dark yellow urine Fast pulse, if conscious Low or normal oral temperature, rectal temperature usually 99.5 – 101.3 degrees F May also have heat cramps, nausea, urge to defecate, rapid breathing, chills, tingling of the hands or feet, confusion, giddiness, slurred speech, irritability Dehydration, lack of acclimatization; reduction of blood in circulation; strain on circulatory system, reduced flow of blood to the brain Worker may resist treatment May lead to heat stroke Removal to cooler, shaded area as quickly as possible Rest lying down If conscious, have worker drink as much water as possible Do not give salt If unconscious or if heat stroke is also suspected, treat for heat stroke until proven otherwise Loosen or remove clothing Splash cold water on body Massage legs and arms If worker collapsed, get evaluation by physician, nurse, or EMT before worker leaves for the day; shower in cold water; rest for balance of day and overnight
Heat stroke Immediate Treatment Required Call 911 Life-threatening medical emergency Often occurs suddenly Headache, dizziness, confusion, irrational behavior, coma Sweating may slow down or stop Fast pulse, if conscious Rapid breathing Rectal temperature 104 degrees F and over May also have convulsions, nausea, incoherent speech, very aggressive behavior Sustained exertion in heat, lack of acclimatization, dehydration, individual risk factors; reduced flow of blood to the brain and other vital organs, body’s temperature-regulating system fails, body cannot cool itself Risk of damage to vital organs, including the heart, brain, central nervous system, liver, and kidney Worker may resist treatment Brain damage and death can result even with prompt treatment Move to a shaded area Remove outer clothing/shoes Immediately wrap in wet sheet, pour water on and fan vigorously, avoid Treat shock if present, once temperature is lowered If worker vomits, make sure all vomit is cleared from mouth and nose to prevent choking on vomit Transport to nearest medical treatment facility at once While awaiting transport, elevate legs, continue pouring on water and fanning If conscious, have worker drink as much water as possible Do not give salt Pesticide Spills Pesticides spills can occur despite careful handling. Small spills can result from leaking containers or splashes that occur during pesticide mixing and loading. Larger spills may occur from equipment malfunctions or vehicle accidents. For all spills, it is extremely important to prevent any of the spilled material from entering a body of water, including storm sewers or drains, no matter how small the spill. The person observing the spill or release shall: Identify the problem. Ensure that you have on the proper PPE. Stop the source of the spill/release. If a sprayer has tipped over or if a hazardous chemical is leaking from a damaged tank, take only those measures that can be done while protecting yourself. If a smaller chemical container is found to be leaking, place it in secondary containment. Do not expose yourself unnecessarily to the spilled pesticide and do not place yourself at risk. If the spill is large or dangerous, call 911 for assistance, and then call EHS (see , below). Do not leave the spill unattended, but stand back far enough so that you are not in danger.
General and Restricted Use Pesticide Application Records for Penn State Applicators Business License Name: Business Unit License Number: Date (m/d/y) Site Name/Address Brand Name EPA Registration # Dosage or Rate Used Amount of Pesticide Used Completion Time (AM/PM) Applicator Name Start Time* (AM/PM) Application Location Detail Active Ingredient* Reentry time* (hrs.) Applicator Certification Number AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM
Campus/Facility County Nearest Emergency Medical Facility PDA Regional Office PFBC Regional Office DEP Regional Office Abington Montgomery Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health, 215/481-2000 7 Southeast Southeast Altoona Blair UPMC Altoona, 814/889-2011 5 Southcentral Southcentral Beaver Beaver The Medical Center, 724/728-7000 4 Southwest Southwest Behrend – Erie Erie UPMC Hamot, 814/877-6000 St. Vincent Health System, 814/452-5000 1 Northwest Northwest Berks Berks Reading Hospital 484/628-8000 7 Southeast Southcentral Biglerville Fruit Research Adams WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital, 717/334-2121 6 Southcentral Southcentral Delaware County Delaware Riddle Hospital, 484/227-9400 7 Southeast Southeast Dickinson School of Law Cumberland Carlisle Regional Medical Center 717/249-1212 6 Southcentral Southcentral DuBois Clearfield DuBois Regional Medical Center, 814/375-3372 5 Northcentral Northcentral Fayette Fayette Uniontown Hospital 724/430-5000 4 Southwest Southwest Great Valley Chester Paoli Hospital, 484/565-1000 7 Southeast Southeast Harrisburg Dauphin Hershey Medical Center, 717/531-7235 Harrisburg Hospital, 717/782-3131 6 Southcentral Southcentral Hazleton Luzerne Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, 570/501-4000 3 Northeast Northeast Lake Erie Regional Grape Research Erie UPMC Hamot- Vineyard Primary Care, 814/877-7711 1 Northwest Northwest Lehigh Valley Lehigh Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, 610/402-2273 7 Southeast Northeast Greater Allegheny Allegheny UPMC – McKeesport, 412/664-2000 4 Southwest Southwest
Mont Alto Franklin Waynesboro Hospital, 717/765-4000 Chambersburg Hospital, 717/267-3000 6 Southcentral Southcentral New Kensington Westmoreland Allegheny Valley Hospital, 724/224-5100 Community Health Clinic, 724/335-3334 4 Southwest Southwest Schuylkill Schuylkill Schuylkill Medical Center South Jackson Street, 570/621-5000 Schuylkill Medical Center East Norwegian Street, 570/621-4000 7 Southeast Northeast Shenango Mercer Sharon Regional Health System, 724/983-3911 1 Northwest Northwest Southeast Field Research Lancaster Lancaster General Hospital, 717/544-5511 6 Southeast Southcentral Stone Valley Huntingdon Mt. Nittany Medical Center, 814/231-7000 5 Southcentral Southcentral University Park Centre Mt. Nittany Medical Center, 814/231-7000 5 Northcentral Northcentral University Park Airport Centre Mt. Nittany Medical Center, 814/231-7000 5 Northcentral Northcentral Wilkes-Barre Luzerne Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, 570/829-8111 3 Northeast Northeast Worthington Scranton Lackawanna Moses Taylor Hospital 570/770-5000 CMC – Trauma Unit 570/703-8000 3 Northeast Northeast York York WellSpan York Hospital, 717/851-2345 6 Southcentral Southcentral