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Heat Related Injuries:     more detail

Managing the heat in Florida: A text for safety & health professionals who assist employers in reducing heat related occupational injuries by Kris Bancroft, 1995 Injuries Related to Summer Heat (Home Health Aide on-the-Go in-Service Lessons, Volume 7) by Carol O., Ph.D. Long, 2007-12-31 Thermal injury and related problems by William G Eckert, 1974

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81. Public Citizen
    Public Citizen Cites Military Study of heatrelated injuries at California MilitaryBase to Underscore Dangers of Ephedra;  
    http://www.commondreams.org/news2003/0417-08.htm
    
    Extractions: In Separate Science Magazine Article, Public Citizen Calls on FDA to Fulfill its Legal Mandate WASHINGTON - April 17 - Although just a small percentage of Marines at Camp Pendleton, Calif., reported using the herbal supplement ephedra daily during 2000, half the heat-related injuries reported that year were among the Marines who had used ephedra, according to an unpublished study. This strongly confirms that serious health risks are associated with ephedra use, Public Citizen said today. A summary of the study, posted on a military Web site, was based on a survey and medical data from the First Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, Calif. It found that although 7 percent of Marines reported daily use of ephedrine dietary supplements during the year 2000, "half of all [Marines with] heat related injuries in 2000 in 1MARDIV (First Marine Division) had used ephedra." The information also documented specific cases of ephedra-related injuries in military personnel, including a death from Cybertrim (a supplement containing ephedra) at Marine Corps Logistic Base in Barstow, Calif., and a cerebral hemorrhage in an active duty person at Point Loma Naval Submarine Base in San Diego. That person was using Ultimate Orange, another ephedra supplement.

82. National Football Foundation
    “heatrelated deaths in sports are almost entirely preventable. to wearhelmets can help prevent heatstroke and heat-related injuries, Mueller stated.  
    http://www.footballfoundation.com/news.php?id=424

83. Exeter News-Letter Currents: Heat Brings Summer Hazards
    It offers a quick reference about heatrelated injuries, including warning signs,symptoms and early treatment. Protecting Yourself in the Sun is a pocket  
    http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/exeter/08052005/currents/56368.htm
    
    Extractions: Complete Living Index The sun brings special hazards for those working outdoors. To help employers and workers in New England stay safe throughthe rest of the summer, the Occupational Safety $ Health Administration offers tips that can help prevent heat-related deaths, illnesses and injuries. The combination of heat, humidity and physical labor can lead to fatalities. The two most serious forms of heat-related illnesses are heat exhaustion (primarily from dehydration) and heat stroke, which could be fatal. Signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke need immediate attention. Recognizing those warning signs and taking quick action can make a difference in preventing a fatality. "Working Outdoors" is an OSHA fact sheet that offers advice on ways to protect against exposure to ultraviolet radiation, precautions to take if working in extreme heat, and how to protect against Lyme disease and the West Nile virus. The fact sheet also offers information links for teenagers working at summer jobs.

84. Running In The Heat - Prevention And Treatment Of Heat-Related Injury
    Running in the heat of summer can be a detriment to your health. You don t haveto stop running, just know how to handle the heat.  
    http://running.about.com/od/heatinjuries/
    
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85. Heat-Related Illness
    Detailed information on heatrelated illnesses. heat cramps are the mildestform of heat injury and consist of painful muscle cramps and spasms that  
    http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_pediatrics/heatrelated.cfm
    
    Extractions: [ Skip Navigation ] Topics All About Cancer Blood Disorders Bone Disorders Breast Health Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eye Care Glossary Gynecological Health Infectious Diseases Kidney Disease Men's Health Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Non-Trauma Emergency Oral Health Orthopaedics Otolaryngology Pathology Pediatrics, General Health Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Surgical Care Urology Women's Health Search This Site Exposure to abnormal or prolonged amounts of heat and humidity without relief or adequate fluid intake can cause various types of heat-related illness. Children adjust more slowly than adults do to changes in environmental heat. They also produce more heat with activity than adults, and sweat less. Sweating is one of the body's normal cooling mechanisms. Children often do not think to rest when having fun and may not drink enough fluids when playing, exercising, or participating in sports. Children with chronic health problems, or those who take certain medicines, may be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Children who are overweight or wear heavy clothing during exertion, such as marching band or football uniforms, are also more susceptible.

86. MedlinePlus: Heat Illness
    Resources and fact sheets for dealing with heat related illnesses.  
    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/heatillness.html
    
    Extractions: Latest News Heat Illness Prevention Tips for Youth Football Players (07/12/2005, National Athletic Trainers' Association) Overviews Extreme Heat (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Frequently Asked Questions for Extreme Heat (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Treatment Heat Illness (National Center for Farmworker Health) Also available in: Spanish Extreme Heat: Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Specific Conditions Heat Cramps (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Heat Exhaustion (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Heat Stroke (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Related Issues Dehydration (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Heat Index (National Weather Service) Organizations National Center for Environmental Health

87. Oklahoma Injury Updates
    May 31, 2002, heatrelated Deaths, Oklahoma, 1990 – 2001 (53k .pdf). March 15, 2002,Violence-related Spinal Cord Injury, Oklahoma, 1988-2000 (35k .pdf)  
    http://www.health.state.ok.us/program/injury/updates/
    
    Extractions: Some files below may be in .PDF formant. The .PDF file format is only viewable with the Adobe(TM) Acrobat(TM) Reader. If you do not already have the Acrobat(TM) reader, you may get it FREE from Adobe(TM) August 5, 2005 August 5, 2005 Work-Related Homicides, Oklahoma, 1998-2004 June 30, 2005 Injuries Treated in Hospitals Following the

88. SISC : Risk Management Services : Heat Injury Prevention
    heatrelated illnesses can cause serious injury and even death if unattended.In fact, extreme summer heat causes more fatalities in the US per year than  
    http://sisc.kern.org/safetyandlosscontrol/heat_injury_prevention.html
    
    Extractions: Dedicated to Loss Prevention Now that summer is upon us, precautions must be taken to protect ourselves from the summer heat. Everyone is at risk when temperatures rise above 90 degrees. Heat-related illnesses can cause serious injury and even death if unattended. In fact, extreme summer heat causes more fatalities in the U.S. per year than any other weather-related factor, including floods, lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter storms. However, the following preventative measures can help you to avoid heat related injuries. Drink plenty of fluids. In hot environments, it is possible for the body to loose one liter of fluids per hour. Thirst is not a good indicator of fluid loss. Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink fluids. Be aware of your environment. If you work in the heat or around heat sources, take whatever steps are possible to control the heat externally. Take frequent breaks. As the temperature increases, more frequent breaks are needed to stay cool. Wear proper clothing.

89. Prevent Heat Related Illness And Injury With Red Cross Tips
    The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles is the leader in providing relieffor victims of disaster and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond  
    http://www.redcrossla.org/story.php?id=106

90. Occupational Injury Research Projects
    Funding National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. heatrelated DeathAmong Farm Workers In North Carolina. This student project investigated  
    http://www.iprc.unc.edu/pages/research/job.html
    
    Extractions: One of the most productive areas of IPRC research has been in occupational fatality studies. We have established a database on workplace fatalities that we believe is unparalleled in the U.S. It has enabled us to examine workplace injury in more depth and to create a series of analytic epidemiologic studies examining workplace violence. New studies will apply both qualitative and quantitative methods to understanding occupational environments resulting in nonfatal injury to commercial fishers. This work will employ geographic analysis methods to understand workplace injury more fully. Summaries are provided below by two sub-groupings of occupational injury: Occupational Injury - Youth Labor Young Worker Safety in Construction. This study has multiple components including: a) an examination of workers' compensation data from the North Carolina Home Builder's Association to investigate injury experiences of young workers in home building; b) an examination of construction site investigations conducted by the Department of Labor to learn about violations; c) two telephone surveys of teen construction workers who worked throughout North Carolina during summer of 2000 and 2001; d) an in-depth study based on face-to-face interviews of 50 Latino young construction workers; and e) a mail survey of 60 employers of teen construction workers who worked in summer 2001. The goal is to advance understanding of work practices of young workers with a focus on determining needs and strategies for making regulatory changes.

91. Archived Story
    Officials seek heatrelated illness rules five fatalities and eight injuriesrelated to heat were reported to the Division of Occupational Safety and  
    http://www.santamariatimes.com/articles/2005/08/03/news/local/news04.txt
    
    Extractions: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, flanked by Sen. Abel Maldonado of Santa Maria, proposed Tuesday a new set of emergency regulations to combat a trend of heat-related deaths across the state. "This summer, four workers in our state have suffered extreme heat stress and died," said Schwarzenegger. "We need to do everything it takes to prevent this from happening again." Though the regulations are aimed at providing relief from some of the extreme temperatures workers face in parts of California, local growers said the new rules are unnecessary and farmworker advocates doubted their effectiveness. Richard Quandt, president and general counsel of the Grower Shipper Vegetable Association, said the moderate temperatures of the Santa Maria Valley make most of the regulations inapplicable to members of his organization. "I've been here for 25 years and I'm personally not aware of any heat stress issue," he said. "People here are more looking for relief from the wind and the cold than the sun, to be quite honest." Kevin Merrill, vineyard manager with Mesa Vineyard Management and president of Central Coast Wine Growers Foundation, said the new laws were redundant.

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