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regulations in different states and coun- ties, it’s more important than ever for safety managers and company executives to stay educated on the latest and most accurate information to guide their own policies. Making the commitment to a thorough and comprehensive heat safety program can help to ensure that the company keeps these 100 percent preventable accidents at zero.
M.B. Sutherland is the Marketing Commu- nications Manager at Magid (magidglove. com), a U.S. manufacturer and distributor of PPE solutions since 1946.
REFERENCE
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Solutions:
As always, training and education are key, but in this case, drills and reminders become even more important.
Proper preparation may include posted reminders throughout your jobsite, formal training with quizzes and even hands-on emergency drills that include what symp- toms a worker might exhibit from a heat stroke. Be sure the drill includes assigning someone to pretend to call EMS, and the full team working together to implement emergency procedures, whether those take place in a facility with a full-body immer- sion tub, or in the field with a makeshift tarp using the tarp assisted cooling oscil- lation (TACO) method.1 Be certain that everyone understands the importance of cooling the victim immediately before
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lower their body temperature. In indoor facilities, you might create a station in air- conditioned lunchrooms or break areas. In remote locations, air-conditioned trailers or shaded areas with places to sit or even lie down can work. In either case, a body cool- ing station should include plenty of cool beverages, cooling towels, fans, and coolers full of ice and cold towels for body draping. Many safety managers also include tasty items like pickles that serve the dual pur- pose of providing electrolytes and a refresh- ing cool snack. Workers in more remote lo- cations can also benefit from having an “ice cream man,” a worker who drives around to work teams providing frozen electrolyte popsicles throughout the day.
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The Problem:
Fast Relief For Workers In Heat Stress by
Padded headrest for support.
Sling construction provides a comfortable, relaxing hammock effect.
The Kore Kooler Rehab Chair provides direct contact between the skin and a large volume of ambient temperature water (50-86°F) to safely draw heat away from the vital organs.
Attached
armrest flaps cover water reservoirs when not in use.
Patented forearm immersion arms hold water to
aid in the cooling process.
Easily folds up for portability and compact storage.
The chair is purpose built to comfortably provide arm submersion in a resting position for an extended period while waiting for recovery or medical care.
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