What are common signs of heat illness and how should you respond?

• A. Heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion. Move to shade, hydrate, remove heavy clothing, seek medical help if needed.
• B. Frostbite symptoms; stay in cold environment; drink hot beverages.
• C. Headache only; ignore; continue working.
• D. Nausea with a runny nose; continue; seek medical help after finishing work.

Answer: (A)

Recognizing common heat illness signs and knowing how to respond quickly can prevent serious harm. Heat rash appears as irritated, itchy skin where you sweat; heat cramps are painful muscle spasms often in the legs or abdomen after heavy sweating; heat exhaustion involves symptoms like heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, headache, pale skin, and a rapid or weak pulse. When you see these signs, move the person to shade or a cooler place, loosen or remove heavy clothing, and give fluids such as cool water or an electrolyte drink. For heat cramps, rest and rehydrate; for heat exhaustion, continue cooling and fluids and monitor symptoms closely. Seek medical help if symptoms worsen, don’t improve after an hour, or if there are signs like confusion, vomiting, or fainting. If heat stroke is suspected—very high body temperature, confusion, loss of consciousness—call emergency services and start cooling the person immediately with cool cloths or a fan while awaiting help. The option listing heat rash, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion with steps to move to shade, hydrate, remove heavy clothing, and seek medical help if needed aligns with these practical, early-response actions.