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Heat cramps

Painful muscle spasms associated with exertion, heat exposure, and fluid or electrolyte loss.

Safety notes

  • Stop work, cool and hydrate appropriately, and escalate if symptoms persist or worsen.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Stop work, cool and hydrate appropriately, and escalate if symptoms persist or worsen.

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Sources

  1. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  2. Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.