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SOUTH ORANGE RESCUE SQUAD, INC. <br /> North Carolina <br /> Standard Operations Manual <br /> Subject: 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 900 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 /> I. WINDCHILL INDEX. <br /> WINDCHILL <br /> TEMPERATURE(° F) DANCER <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 /> • <br /> GEN- Rehabilitation.doc <br /> - 7 of 10- <br />