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| Heat Exhaustion Symptoms | Heat Stroke Symptoms | |||
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Early
.....• Dizziness..•..headache..•..dry mouth .....• nausea..•..muscle cramps/spasms Later .....• Weak and/or rapid pulse .....• Confusion, unresponsive, coma .....• Loss of bowel or bladder control .....• Convulsions .....• Pale face .....• Dizziness, faintness/weakness .....• Nausea or vomiting .....• Profuse sweating or moist, cool skin .....• Normal body temperature WASTE NO TIME-Call "911" for an ambulance Treat for shock, lay person down with feet elevated in a shady or cool area. Give victim sips of water and fan them. |
Early .....• Dizziness .....• Headache .....• Strong, rapid pulse .....• High body temperature (hot to the touch) .....• Altered mental status .......(abnormal behavior/unconsciousness) .....• Hot skin (wet or dry) .....• Red face/Skin Later .....• Death WASTE NO TIME-Call "911" for an ambulance Commandeer a vehicle if necessary. Take to hospital Emergency Room, WHMC. Cool person's body as much as possible during transport to the hospital. |
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Flag (WBGT) Heat Index
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| UNACCLIMATIZED - Airman wearing ABU, *Hot Weather (0-2 WOT) | ||||||
| Flag Color (WBGT Temp Range) |
EASY WORK | MODERATE WORK | HARD WORK | |||
| Work/Rest | Water Intake |
Work/Rest | Water Intake |
Work/Rest | Water Intake |
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| White 78-81.9º |
No Limit
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1/2
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50/10 min
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3/4
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30/30 min
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3/4
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| Green 82-84.9º |
No Limit
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1/2
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40/20 min
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3/4
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30/30 min
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1
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| Yellow 85-87.9º |
No Limit
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3/4
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30/30 min
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3/4
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20/40 min
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1
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| Red 88-89.9º |
50/10 min
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3/4
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20/40 min
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3/4
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10/50 min
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1
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| Black 90º & Above |
40/20 min
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1
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10/50 min
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1
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Not Allowed
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| *ADD 5º to WBGT when wearing body; ADD 10º to WBGT when wearing CWDE, firefighting gear or other restrictive clothing; ADD 15º if wearing both. 737 TRG VA 48•1, 2 Jan 2008 |
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| ACCLIMATIZED - Airman wearing ABU, *Hot Weather (3 WOT & Above) | ||||||
| Flag Color (WBGT Temp Range) |
EASY WORK | MODERATE WORK | HARD WORK | |||
| Work/Rest | Water Intake |
Work/Rest | Water Intake |
Work/Rest | Water Intake |
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| White 78-81.9º |
No Limit
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1/2
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No Limit
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3/4
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40/20 min
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3/4
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| Green 82-84.9º |
No Limit
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1/2
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50/10 min
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3/4
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30/30 min
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1
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| Yellow 85-87.9º |
No Limit
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3/4
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40/20 min
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3/4
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30/30 min
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1
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| Red 88-89.9º |
No Limit
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3/4
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30/30 min
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3/4
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10/50 min
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1
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| Black 90º & Above |
50/10 min
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1
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20/40 min
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1
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10/50 min
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1
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| *ADD 5º to WBGT when wearing body; ADD 10º to WBGT when wearing CWDE, firefighting gear or other restrictive clothing; ADD 15º if wearing both. 737 TRG VA 48•1, 2 Jan 2008 |
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