Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
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Do not use salt solutions to induce vomiting.
Do not induce vomiting:
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If the victim is unconscious or is having convulsions.
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If the victim has swallowed a corrosive poison. A corrosive poison
is a strong acid or alkali. It will burn the throat and mouth as se-
verely coming up as it did going down. It may get into the lungs and
burn there also.
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If the victim has swallowed an emulsifiable concentrate or oil solu-
tion. Emulsifiable concentrates and oil solutions may cause death if
inhaled during vomiting.
II.
HEAT STRESS
A worker whose body temperature rises above a safe level may be affected
by heat stress—a general term that refers to conditions ranging from heat
cramps through the more serious heat exhaustion and the potentially life
threatening heat stroke. Heat stress is marked by a variety of symptoms rang-
ing from muscle spasms to dizziness, nausea, and coma. This section de-
scribes the different heat illnesses and the recommended treatments for each.
A.
HEAT ILLNESSES AND FIRST AID MEASURES
1.
Early Heat Stress
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Signs and Symptoms—mild dizziness, fatigue, or irritability; de-
creased concentration and/or impaired judgment.
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Cause and Problems—reduced flow of blood to the brain which may
lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
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Treatment—loosen or remove clothing, rest in shade 30 minutes or
more and drink plenty of water.
2.
Heat Rash (Prickly Heat)
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Signs and Symptoms—Tiny, blister-like red spots on the skin;
prickly sensations. Commonly found on clothed areas of the body.
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Cause and Problems—Sweat glands become plugged and inflamed
from unrelieved exposure of skin to heat, humidity, and sweat.
