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* * * UCOP August 2009 Safety Meeting Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses * This month’s Safety Meeting topic is “Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses”. UCOP August 2009 Safety Meeting Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses * Heat Illness Prevention – Drink Fluids Staying well hydrated is one of the primary methods to prevent heat-related illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids. On hot days it is recommended that you consume 2 to 4 glasses of fluids per hour. You should not rely on your thirst mechanism. Thirst is an unreliable indicator of dehydration. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, or high sugar beverages. These are diuretics which cause you to lose more body fluids. If your physician limits the amount of fluids you drink or if you are on water pills, consult your physician on how much you should drink on hot days. UCOP August 2009 Safety Meeting Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses * What are methods to prevent heat illnesses? Acclimation - If you are continually are in a hot environment over several days, the body slowly conditions itself to the heat. This term is called “acclimation”. The acclimation process takes several days, up to 10 days for some persons. Once you are not in a hot environment, the body may lose the acclimation in a matter of days. Conditioning/General Health – Persons who are in good shape, regularly exercise, and are not overweight are better able to cope with extreme heat conditions. UCOP August 2009 Safety Meeting Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses * What are some preventive measures we can take during extreme heat conditions? Air Conditioning (A/C) – Stay indoors in an A/C’ed place. If your home is not A/C’ed, go to a public place or a mall which is A/C’ed. Fans–Can help cool until temperatures reach the upper 90’s. When temperatures reach the upper 90s, take preventive measures such as taking a cool bath or shower, or moving to an A/C’ed location. Clothing – During extreme temperature conditions, wear light weight, light colored, loo