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SOUTH ORANGE RESCUE SQUAD,INC. <br /> North Carolina <br /> Standard Operations Manual <br /> Subject: <br /> Rehabilitation SOM No.: <br /> Effective Date: <br /> Revision Date: Authorization Signature: <br /> HEAT STRESS INDEX. <br /> TEMPERATURE°F DANGER INJURY THREAT CATEGORY <br /> Below 80°F None Little or no danger under normal <br /> circumstances. <br /> 80° F-90°F Caution Fatigue possible if exposure is prolonged <br /> and there is physical activity. <br /> 90°F- 105°F High Heat cramps and heat exhaustion possible <br /> if exposure is prolonged and there is <br /> physical activity. <br /> 105°F- 130°F Extreme Heat cramps or exhaustion likely, heat <br /> stroke possible if exposure is prolonged <br /> and there is physical activity. <br /> Above 130°F Mortal Heat stroke imminent! <br /> L WINDCHILL INDEX. <br /> WINDCHILL <br /> TEMPERATURE(°F) DANGER <br /> A. Above 25°F Little danger for properly clothed person. <br /> B. 25°F to-75°F increasing danger,flesh may freeze. <br /> C. Below-75°F Great danger,flesh may freeze in 30 seconds. <br /> GEN-Rehabilitation.doc <br /> -7of10- <br /> 1' <br />