The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has reminded producers that mining in hot work areas during the summer can cause serious health issues for miners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone needs to recognize the hazards of heat stress and mine operators should provide heat-stress recognition training, monitoring and personal protective equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms of heat stress, the agency said, include: hot, usually dry, red or spotted skin; body temperature over 105\u02da F; confusion; a pale or flushed face; and muscle cramps from loss of sodium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Heat stress prevention techniques include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Provide cool drinking water near miners;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Encourage miners to drink a cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Avoid drinks with caffeine and large amounts of sugar;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Use sunblockers, proper protective clothing and shade;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Use administrative controls to rotate miners on hot jobs; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Schedule heavy tasks during cooler times of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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When treating symptoms, MSHA stressed that those offering aid DO:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Remove the miner from the hot area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Apply cool wet cloths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Give water if the miner is awake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Seek medical attention if there is no improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, they should NOT apply ice directly to the skin; allow the miner to become so cold that shivering develops; or leave the miner alone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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