Hot Weather - Heat exhaustion and Heat Stroke (4)

An employee starts feeling dizzy in the heat. They say they just need a minute. You let them carry on. They collapse. This is how heat related illness turns serious fast. Too many people treat heat as harmless. Just part of summer. Something to push through. But heat exhaustion and heat stroke are not minor issues. They are medical emergencies. And they escalate quickly. Heat exhaustion is the warning sign. Dizziness. Confusion. Clammy skin. Cramps. This is the moment to act. Move them somewhere cool. Get fluids into them. Start bringing their temperature down. Ignore it, and it can become heat stroke. Now you are dealing with something life threatening. Hot, flushed skin. Confusion. A rapid pulse. A body temperature over 40 degrees. At that point, it is no longer a case of rest and water. It is urgent action. Rapid cooling. Emergency services. Across workplaces, schools, care settings and outdoor environments, this is predictable in warmer months. Not rare. Not unexpected. The real risk is not the heat. It is people underestimating it. So ask yourself. If someone in your team showed these signs today, would it be recognised early or dismissed? Because early action is what prevents escalation. Training gives your team the confidence to spot the signs and respond correctly. If you want your team ready for situations like this, the next step is simple. Visit www.passionfirstaid.co.uk and book your training. Jim Jones Director Passion First Aid Limited 07811 025169 www.passionfirstaid.co.uk

Heat exhaustion and Heat Stroke