07/02/2026
🚧 Construction Safety Series – Day 5: Heat Stress
First Aid Treatment for Heat Stress & Dehydration
Working indoors or outdoors during summer increases the risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration, and heat stroke.
Watch for early warning signs:
✔️ Heavy sweating, muscle cramps
✔️ Dizziness, headache, confusion
✔️ Weakness, nausea, feeling faint
✔️ Red or very pale skin
First aid treatment:
✔️ Move the person to a cool, shaded area
✔️ Encourage rest and remove heavy or excess clothing
✔️ Give small sips of water if conscious
✔️ Cool the body with wet cloths or fans
❌ Don’t force fluids if vomiting or unconscious
Seek urgent medical help if symptoms are severe or don’t improve quickly.
Heat stress can escalate to heat stroke — early first aid saves lives.