Temperature Extremes
A change in body temperatures due to extreme work environmental conditions can lead to stress or illness from heat and cold. If not treated in time, both heat and cold stress can develop into life-threatening situations.
- Heavy work in high temperatures can cause muscle cramps, dehydration, sudden collapse, and unconsciousness.
- Cold temperatures can lead to fatigue, irregular breathing, confusion, and loss of consciousness (hypothermia).
The table below shows some common heat and cold injuries on a construction site.
| Heat Illnesses | Cold Illnesses/Injuries |
|---|---|
| Heat Rash | Frost Nip |
| Fainting | Immersion Injury (Trench Foot) |
| Heat Exhaustion | Frostbite |
| Heat Stroke | Hypothermia |
| Heat Cramps |
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2-5. Which of the following can cause muscle cramps, dehydration, sudden collapse, and unconsciousness?
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