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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><i><span style='color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>As we already know, it has been
dangerously hot outside. The chart below tells you the risk to the body from
continued exposure to the excessive heat. Please visit NOAA on the web for related
material. Follow this link: <b><a href="http://www.srh.noaa.gov/fwd/"
title="http://www.srh.noaa.gov/fwd/">http://www.srh.noaa.gov/fwd/</a> </b>to
check out the heat safety rules and current heat advisory. If you or your
department would like any information concerning heat related safety, please
contact the Department of Risk Management.<span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=gold><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Category</span></b></span><b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<td style='border:inset black 1.0pt;background:black;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=white><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Classification</span></b></span><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=gold><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Heat Index/Apparent Temperature (°F) </span></b></span><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=white><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>General Affect on People in High Risk Groups</span></b></span><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>I</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=purple><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Extremely Hot</span></span><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>130°F or Higher</span></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Heat/Sunstroke <b>HIGHLY
LIKELY</b> with continued exposure<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>II</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=red><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Very Hot</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style='border:inset black 1.0pt;background:#FF9999;padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>105°F - 130°F </span></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Sunstroke, heat cramps, or
heat exhaustion <b>LIKELY</b>, and heatstroke <b>POSSIBLE</b> with prolonged
exposure and/or physical activity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>III</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=orange><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Hot</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>90°F - 105°F </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Sunstroke, heat cramps, or
heat exhaustion <b>POSSIBLE</b> with prolonged exposure and/or physical
activity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>IV</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=yellow><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Very Warm</span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>80°F - 90°F </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt'>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Fatigue <b>POSSIBLE</b>
with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Here are some basic safety tips related to heat:<span
style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Acclimation<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>accustom yourself to the weather prior to long
durations of physical activity. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Maintain Body Fluids <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Fluid intake must be maintained throughout the
course of physical activity. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Do not rely on thirst as an indicator of
dehydration because your body loses water faster than you realize. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Alcohol should be avoided because it is a
diuretic, which increases dehydration and can interfere with heat loss.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Proper Diet <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Eat light and stay away from heavy foods. They
increase metabolic heat production and also increase water loss. Eat smaller,
well-balanced meals more often.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Rest Periods<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Pace your work activities at a slower rate
during high temperatures and take frequent rest periods in a shaded area and
drink plenty of fluids.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Dress Light <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Lightweight, light-colored clothing reflects
heat and sunlight and helps your body maintain normal temperatures. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Wear loose-fitting clothes such as cotton which
lets air move over your body. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Wide brimmed hats should also be worn.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Thank you,<span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Poor Richard","serif"'>Derek
Preas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Poor Richard","serif"'>Safety
Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Poor Richard","serif"'>Department
of Risk Management<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Poor Richard","serif"'>Texas
A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Modern No. 20","serif";
color:#943634'>Ph. 903-468-8781</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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