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Vehicle Safety
Its Hot!
Heat Cramps
Symptoms
Painful muscle cramps of the limbs, stomach, and back Heavy sweating Extreme thirst
Heat Exhaustion
Symptoms
Profuse sweating Extreme fatigue Nausea and/or vomiting Giddiness Muscle cramps (heat cramps) Tingling sensation in extremities Rapid breathing, fainting
Heat Stroke
Symptoms
A MEDICAL EMERGENCY Throbbing headache Bizarre behavior, delirium Weakness, nausea, vomiting Flush dry skin, excessive warmth Disorientation, mental confusion Sweating or not Coma A MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Heat Injury
First Aid
Move individual to cool, shaded area Loosen clothing Drink small quantities of water Seek medical help if symptoms persist Seek Medical Aid & Evacuate Immediately if you suspect Heat Stroke!
Acclimatization
Ease into activities/athletic events
Heat Injuries
Heat Stroke is a Medical Emergency Drink plenty of water Use work/rest cycles Wear loose fitting clothes and a loose fitting hat
Water Safety
Water Safety
Drowning - # 2 cause of fatal mishaps during 101 days PFDs could save nearly 90% of drowning fatalities Contributing factors: alcohol, not using PFDs, unintentional entries, diving into unknown water, horseplay Survival plan:
Boaters should have a designated Captain Dont overload the boat Keep PFDs on kids under 8 and on other weak swimmers Keep PFDs and a throwable flotation device readily available Use the emergency engine cut-off switch Use a spotter when someone is skiing Explore water before diving or go feet first
Summer Storms
Weather Awareness
All Thunderstorms are dangerous
SO
Stay inside when storms are approaching Listen for information on Watches and Warnings
Summary
Safety = Planning with knowledge of the past and with choices that prevent mishaps Some risk is necessary for a meaningful life