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This issue of the Monthly Newsletter contains discussions about the passing of two beloved employees, Marco Ibarra and Kelcey Hurst. If this topic is sensitive or triggering for you, we recommend skipping this issue.
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The 2021 age-adjusted heat-related death rate for the United States was 0.4 deaths per 100,000 population. A total of 1,600 deaths were reported, and nine states accounted for >75% (1,226) of those deaths., were associated with exposure to excessive natural heat. In addition to fatalities caused by heat illness, numerous reports and citations are received each year for occupational illness caused by working in high heat conditions.
† In 2021, a total of 1,600 U.S. heat-related deaths occurred; the age-adjusted heatrelated death rate was 0.4 deaths per 100,000 population. Among states with 20 or more deaths, the nine states with the highest number of deaths were Arizona (426), Washington (171), Nevada (166), California (143), Oregon (133), Texas (93), Louisiana (38), Florida (30), and Pennsylvania (26). States with the highest rates can vary from year to year, reflecting variation in weather patterns.
By taking several simple precautions, employees can control and/or reduce exposure to conditions that may cause heat illness. California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 3395 includes requirements for the control of heat illness risks.
Heat Illness Disorders and Symptoms (in order
of progressing severity)
§ Heat Rash – Skin rash which commonly occurs under hot and humid conditions where sweat does not evaporate readily. Characterized by irritated/itchy skin with prickly feeling and small red bumps on skin.
§ Heat Cramps – Muscle cramping due to loss of salt through sweating. Can be the first sign of more serious heat illness. Characterized by muscle spasms in arms, legs, and abdomen during or following work activities. § Heat Syncope – Fainting caused by heat exposure and blood pooling in lower portions of the body.
§ Heat Exhaustion – Profuse sweating which results in dehydration. Characterized by: fatigue, dizziness, and nausea; pale and moist skin; and possibly slightly elevated temperature. Can progress quickly to heat stroke, if ignored.
§ Heat Stroke – Sweating stops and the body fails to regulate its temperature. Victims may die if they don’t receive immediate medical treatment. Characterized by: mental confusion, fainting, or seizures; hot dry skin usually reddish in color; and high body temperature. Treatments for Heat Illness Disorders
§ Heat Rash – Wash and dry skin. Wear loose clothing and keep skin dry.
§ Heat Syncope, Heat Cramps, or Heat Exhaustion – MONITOR SYMPTOMS AND PROVIDE FIRST AID – Rest in shaded and cool place and drink non-caffeinated fluids. Monitor for improvement of symptoms and seek emergency care if symptoms worsen. Do not return to work in heat until symptoms are relieved.
§ Heat Stroke – FOLLOW ESTABLISHED EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN – Call 911 immediately, soak victim’s clothing with cool water, move victim to shaded and cool area, fan victim to increase cooling of their body.
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