Heat Injury Prevention Program

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Folder Title = 1ST ID FT RILEY DESERT SHIELD SAFETY GUIDE                                                      

Unit = FORSCOM     

Parent Org = FORSCOM     





                          Ist Infantry Division (Mechanized)
                            Heat Injury Prevention Program
                                         1990



           AFZN-MD
           SUBJECT: Heat Injury Prevention Program


                          WBGT Temperature = 77 degrees

                          77 degrees + 10 degrees = 87 degrees (Heat
                          condition "red").


                          ACTION--Enforce 1&1/2 to 2 quarts water.

                          intake/hour and 30 minute work/30 minute
                          rest cycle.

               b. Body armor adds 5 degrees to the measure WBT or WGBT.

                   EXAMPLES: Soldiers training in body armor.

                          WBGT temperature = 85 degrees.

                          85 degrees + 5 degrees = 90 degrees (Heat
                          condition "black").


                          ACT!ONI--Suspend training !n body armor.

               C. Armored vehicles. Individuals in armored vehicles can be
           e.-posed to increased heat stress environments.

                          ACTION--Enforce increased water intake.


           6. MODIFY WEAR OF THE UNIFORM -


               a. Direct/authorize soldier to:


                   (1) Remove shirt in shade (keep skin covered in sun).

                   (2) Keep uniform loose at neck, wrist, and lower legs
           (unb!oused pants).

               b. if the meoical threat from biting insects is high, keep
           sleeves ro!!ed down and pants bloused in boots.

           IDENT'FV SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.


           Ident,ly and modify training/physical activity for sold-er with
           high risk conditions of heat injuries such as:

               a. Disease/injuries, especially fevers, vomiting/diarrhea,
           -)eat rash/sunburn.
               b. Recent (within 24 hours) use of alcohol
               C. Overweight/unfit.
               d. Over 40 years old.
               e.  Fatigue/lack of sleep.
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