PREVENTION OF HOT WEATHER INJURIES 7 MAR 91

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Subject: PREVENTION OF HOT WEATHER INJURIES  7 MAR 91                    

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Folder Title: GENERAL SAFETY AWARNESS FILES                                                                   

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                                      DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
                               HEADQUARTERS, 332D MEDICAL BRIGADE
                                           APO MY 09698




               AETS-SC-MDBDE-SAFETY                                     7 March 1991



               MEMORANDUM FOR Group   And Battalion Safety Representatives

               SUBJECT: Prevention    of Hot Weather Injuries.



               1. Commanders need to brief their personnel on the importance of
               preventing hot weather injuries. Listed below are some helpful
               hints:


                     a. Water consumption/salt loss in extreme heat, the body is
               cooled by sweat. Since sunburn inhibits sweating, every
               precelution must be taken to prevent sunburn.     Common sense
               dictates maximun use of shade, sunscreen, and/or clothing that
               covers as much exposed akin as possible.

                     b. When the body loses water, it also loses salt. Salt
               should be replaced by normal consumption of food. Do not use
               salt tablets.   An individual may lose more than I quart of water
               per hour through sweating.

                     0. Water loss must be replaced by frequent intake of small
               amounts of water. Water should be sipped. not gulped. Do not
               conserve water. Soldiers must drink even when they are not
               thirsty! Thirst is not an adequate indicator of dehydration.

               2. POC for the 332D Medical Brigade is the Brigade Safety NCO:
               TASS 7725-443/190.





                                                  SE        R F
                                                 S . US!
                                                Brigade Safety NCO

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