Come on the guy got sick three times before they he did anything......I would sue the trainer and the club.....don't they know shit about heat stress....I spend months training this every year.....no mother fukkin reason for it...that man gone forever because that club didn't protect him.....this should have been prevented...even my floor guys here in the foundry were like wtf!
Going to work is dangerous.....6200 people in the US will die on the job this year!
A good read if you care:
Are You at risk for heat disorders?
Four environmental factors affect the amount of stress a worker faces in a hot work area: temperature, humidity, radiant heat (such as from the sun or furnace), and air velocity. Perhaps most important to the level of heat stress and individual faces are personnel characteristics, such as age, weight, fitness, medical condition and acclimatization to the heat.
How the Body Cools itself
The body reacts to high external temperatures by circulating blood to the skin which increases skin temperature and allows the body to give off its excess heat through the skin. However, if the muscles are being used for physical labor. Less blood is available to flow to the skin and release the heat.
Sweating is another means the body uses to maintain a stable internal body temperature in the face of heat. However, sweating is effective only if the humidity level is low enough to permit evaporation.
If the body cannot dispose of excess heat, it will store it. When this happens, the body’s core temperature rises and the heart rate increases. As the body continues to store heat, the individual begins to lose concentration and has difficulty focusing on a task, may become irritable or sick, and often loses the desire to drink.
What the body does with all that water!
Among other things, water regulates the body’s temperature through perspiration, carries away wastes in the urine and moves nutrients and other substances throughout the body. There’s tremendous movement of water to and from organs and tissues in the body. Blood itself is more than 80 percent water. A healthy person’s urine is a very small fraction of the total quantity of fluid filtered by the kidneys. Most is reabsorbed and used elsewhere in the body.
Heat Exhaustion / Stress
Heat exhaustion develops as a result of loss of fluid through sweating when worker has failed to drink enough fluids. The worker with heat exhaustion still sweats, but experiences extreme weakness fatigue, giddiness, nausea, or headache. The skin is clammy and moist, the complexion pale or flushed, and the body temperature normal to slightly higher. In severe cases, your heart may race and you may feel disoriented.
Heat Stroke
Heat stroke, the most serious health problem for workers in hot environments, it is caused by the failure of the bodies internal mechanism to regulate it core temperature. Heat stroke occurs when the body thermoregulatory system stops working. Sweating stops and the body can no longer rid itself of excess heat. Many of the symptoms are the same as for heat exhaustion. However, cessation of sweating, difficulty walking, disorientation, red - mottled – bluish - hot dry skin, a body temperature of 106 degrees F or higher, and fainting or unconsciousness indicate heatstroke. Victims of heat stroke will die unless treated promptly. If you had heatstroke once, you may be likely to get it again.
When Trouble Arises
The key symptom to look for is disorientation. A person who is functioning well mentally isn’t in danger. Someone who’s is becoming “jelly brained” is in trouble. Remove the person immediately to a cool area and soak his or her cloths with cool water. Pack ice around the persons neck, armpit and groin, splash water on the skin, and fan him or her. If the person is conscious, give plenty of fluids – 1 to 2 quarts – preferably a sports beverage, but water is fine. The person will probably be nauseated and may not want to drink anything, but fluids are essential.
Heat Cramps
Heat cramps frequently occur in the extremities. They abruptly appear as a sudden charlie horse and limited movement of the involved arm or leg. Heat cramps may be painful, but spontaneously resolve over time.
Prevention
Most heat related health problems can be prevented or the risk of developing them reduced. Following are a few basic precautions that can lessen the incidence of heat stress:
Acclimation to the heat through short exposures followed by longer periods of work in the hot environment can reduce heat stress. New employees and returning workers from an absence of two weeks or more need to rebuild their ability to tolerant the heat.
While water is good fluid replacement, electrolyte balanced fluids are a much better choice since water cannot replace electrolytes to a level sufficient enough to prevent heat stress. Depending on the activity and environment, some workers may require as much as a quart per worker per hour.
In heat-stress environment, the body reacts by perspiring. When this occurs, much more is lost than water; magnesium, potassium, sodium and calcium are also sacrificed. These minerals, or electrolytes, are crucial to the human body in maintaining healthy muscles and productivity level of energy. When too much fluid and too many electrolytes are lost, the body becomes dehydrated. As a result the stage is set for heat stress or more serious injury.
Dehydration
Dehydration is the excessive loss of bodily fluid. Symptoms include thirst, dizziness, weakness and nausea. Serious dehydration can lead to cramps, chill, and disorientation. Not becoming dehydrated in the first place is the whole goal. You know if you’re getting enough if you void large volumes of pale urine at least six times a day.