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Winter Safety Tips for Parents
… cold related dangers include: Dress children warmly using boots, hats and mittens Layer clothing Dress children in water repellant outer clothing Make sure clothing is dry and stays dry Tuck in loose scarves, drawstrings, etc. Limit the length of … -
Cold Weather-Related Health and Safety Tips (Hypothermia)
… in cold water. Victims of hypothermia are most often: Elderly people with inadequate food, clothing or heating. Babies sleeping in cold bedrooms. People who remain outdoors for long … person, as follows: Get the victim into a warm room or shelter. If the victim has on any wet clothing, remove it. Warm the center of the body first (chest, neck, head and groin) using an … blanket, if available. Or use skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers of blankets, clothing, towels, or sheets. Warm beverages can help increase the body temperature, but do not … -
Climate and Health: Winter Weather Health and Safety Tips
… temperatures become unsafe. Stay safe in the cold Protect yourself by wearing loose layers of clothing underneath a wind- and water-resistant coat. Look for symptoms of hypothermia—shivering, … cellular telephone, hearing aids, and cochlear implants) Blankets or sleeping bags Extra clothing High-calorie non-perishable food (such as granola bars) Extra food and water for your … food provides the energy your body needs to produce its own heat. Wear layers of loose-fitting clothing and remove layers when necessary to avoid overheating, perspiration, and subsequent … -
Winter Safety Measures for Health Care Providers
… who leave a warm environment unsupervised and unnoticed; persons with inadequate food, clothing or heating; infants sleeping in cold bedrooms; persons who remain outdoors for long … 911. While waiting for medical assistance, get the person to a warm area and remove any wet clothing. Warm the center of the body first - chest, neck, head and groin - using an electric … blanket, if available. Or use skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers of blankets, clothing, towels, or sheets. Warm beverages can help increase the body temperature. Do not try to … -
Winter Travel and Outdoor Safety - F
… clothes o en, and if you get wet, change into dry clothes when you return indoors. Winter clothing sugges ons include: Scarf, mi ens, and a hat Several layers of loose‐fi ng clothing that cover legs and arms Outerwear that is wind and water resistant … -
Wisconsin Winter Weather Toolkit
… medical a en on. Move the vic m into a warm room. Remove wet clothing and keep the vic m dry. Warm the center of the body first. Frostbite6 … Make sure that infants sleep in a heated room. Dress infants in warm clothing. In an emergency, hold your baby close, as your body heat can keep the baby warm. … clothes o en, and if you get wet, change into dry clothes when you return indoors. Winter clothing sugges ons include: Scarf, mi ens, and a hat Several layers of loose‐fi … -
Protecting Your Family From Chemical Spills
… CHEMICAL SPILL AND HEALTH CONNECTION HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Safely dispose of contaminated clothing. If your clothing has come into contact with a dangerous chemical, cut it off rather than pulling it over your head. Put the clothes into a plastic bag, using tongs to handle contaminated clothing. Put the tongs into the bag too. Seal the first plastic bag inside of a second one. Then … -
Mold Cleanup with Bleach
… and Cleaning Phase The bleach solu on is irrita ng and harmful to the skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid direct contact with the bleach by wearing rubber gloves, respirator, and goggles … -
Flood Toolkit
… and Cleaning Phase The bleach solu on is irrita ng and harmful to the skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid direct contact with the bleach by wearing rubber gloves, respirator, and goggles … -
Protecting Your Family From Mosquitoes and Ticks
… Good repellents contain permethrin or DEET to give you the most protection. Wear protective clothing. Choose long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and shoes to protect yourself against bites. Wear light-colored clothing to better see if a tick or mosquito has landed on you. Be on the lookout for symptoms. … -
Wisconsin Extreme Heat Toolkit
… caffeine and stay away from hot, heavy meals. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Add a hat or umbrella to keep your head cool…and don't forget sunscreen! Don’t stop … by limiting physical activities, drinking plenty of water, and wearing light loose-fitting clothing. Supporting Info 3 Call 911 or seek medical attention if you or someone you know … -
Preventing Heat-Related Illness and Severe Weather Awareness
… presented. Advise patients, residents or clients to dress appropriately. Use lightweight clothing that easily absorbs perspiration (e.g., cotton or other natural fibers) or a single … may occur early or late Signs of shock Coma V. How to Intervene . Cool fluids, loosen tight clothing, recumbent position, cool shaded environment, elevate legs, transport to medical … -
Heat Awareness Tips
… caffeine and stay away from hot, heavy meals. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Add a hat or umbrella to keep your head cool…and don't forget sunscreen! Don’t stop … -
Extreme Heat Tips
… caffeine and stay away from hot, heavy meals. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Add a hat or umbrella to keep your head cool…and don't forget sunscreen! Don’t stop …