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    To prevent heat-related illnesses when wearing protective equipment, workers should take time to acclimate to the heat by starting with shorter shifts, stay well hydrated by drinking often before feeling thirsty, watch out for signs of illness by checking in with buddies periodically, and take breaks to rest in cool areas and rehydrate frequently. The document provides tips on preventing heat-related illnesses for workers wearing protective equipment and refers to the NIOSH website for more information.

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    To prevent heat-related illnesses when wearing protective equipment, workers should take time to acclimate to the heat by starting with shorter shifts, stay well hydrated by drinking often before feeling thirsty, watch out for signs of illness by checking in with buddies periodically, and take breaks to rest in cool areas and rehydrate frequently. The document provides tips on preventing heat-related illnesses for workers wearing protective equipment and refers to the NIOSH website for more information.

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    Fy16 Heat Related Illness Poster 2016 151

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    To prevent heat-related illnesses when wearing protective equipment, workers should take time to acclimate to the heat by starting with shorter shifts, stay well hydrated by drinking often before feeling thirsty, watch out for signs of illness by checking in with buddies periodically, and take breaks to rest in cool areas and rehydrate frequently. The document provides tips on preventing heat-related illnesses for workers wearing protective equipment and refers to the NIOSH website for more information.

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    PREVENT HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS

    Wearing PPE increases your risk for heat-related illnesses.

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    TAKE TIME TO ACCLIMATIZE.


    Work shorter shifts until your body has adjusted to the heat.

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    STAY WELL HYDRATED.


    Drink often, before you get thirsty.

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    WATCH FOR SIGNS OF


    HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES.
    Designate a buddy and ask how they feel periodically.

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    TAKE TIME TO REST AND COOL DOWN.


    Sit somewhere cool, rest, and rehydrate frequently.

    For more information visit the NIOSH Heat Stress topic page: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/
    DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2016-151
    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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