Safety
Heat stroke
A life-threatening heat emergency involving central nervous system dysfunction and dangerous overheating.
Hazards
- A life-threatening heat emergency involving central nervous system dysfunction and dangerous overheating.
Controls
- Call emergency services and begin rapid active cooling without waiting for transport.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Call emergency services and begin rapid active cooling without waiting for transport.
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Sources
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Safety Bulletins — Contract Services Administration Trust Fund