First Aid Quiz

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a person’s body temperature can rise to 106°F or higher within a span of 10 to 15 minutes, in case of a heatstroke. In the absence of emergency treatment, a person suffering from heatstroke can also die or become physically impaired.

In case you find the above symptoms in your co-worker, CDC advises that you call 911 and inform your supervisor. Take the patient to a cool, shaded area; spray, sponge, or soak him/her in water; and fan his/her body.