The sun's dark side: heat exhaustion: warning signs are easy to spot and several precautions can be taken to prevent the problem. (heat exhaustion).

An experienced masonry crew begins its day. The work site is open and without significant shelter from the sun. The temperature is expected to climb past the 90[degrees]F mark. The foreman and his crew understand the severe dangers associated with extreme exposure to the sun and working outside at this elevated temperature. They know what to do before, during, and after possible overexposure to the heat. Do you?

How much heat is too much and why? When does someone exceed his/her heat stress limit? What precautions can protect against further heat exhaustion, or better…