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GreenSeasons Initial Coronavirus (COVID-19) Protection Protocol

3/16/2020

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  1. All GreenSeasons employees are instructed to report to supervisor if/when sick. Employees that have potential coronavirus symptoms will be instructed to have no public contact/remain home.
  2. Use of sanitizing wipes—mostly for hands, also for cell phones, etc. To be used in office (as well as disinfectant spray & wipe of surfaces) and to be used by field crews for hands, cell phones & tablets, steering wheel and other equipment.
  3. All our services are exterior service only so there is no contact between crews and client. If a client is outside at time of service, we will avoid handshakes and other interactions, which is otherwise normally good social protocol.
  4. We will not be leaving behind paperwork/door hangers/etc, so that nothing is left behind by the crew.
  5. If you need to talk to someone about service/billing please contact the office at 225-752-2333.

    Importantly, GreenSeasons will continue to monitor developments regarding this virus.  We are monitoring good business practices issued by the State of Louisiana and the CDC.

    As always, GreenSeasons values our customers and our employees and intends to take our stewardship seriously.  It is, of course, our hope that with reasonable precautions – both in our office workplace and with our field technicians – that the impact of COVID-19 will be minimal and we can continue to enjoy our beautiful springtime.
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How to Prevent Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion

8/2/2013

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Working around your home garden during the summer can be exhausting. The hot summers in south Louisiana can quickly lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke even for people who have never had either before. Both younger and older people are more susceptible to heat stroke and heat exhaustion. They, and those caring for them, need to be fully informed on the symptoms and ways to prevent it from occurring.

Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion Prevention

  • If possible, work or exercise outside before 7 am and after 7 pm.
  • Avoid working or exercising outside between noon and 3 pm. Plan lunch during this time.
  • Drink plenty of water. At least eight ounces of water eight times a day.
  • Eat a lot of fruit and vegetables at your meals. Watermelon, cantaloupe and cucumbers all naturally contain a lot of water.
  • Avoid caffeine, alcohol and sugary drinks.
  • Take frequent breaks in shaded areas during peak heat hours of the day.
  • Wear a hat. Preferably a full brim hat that goes completely around your head. Keeping the sun off your neck will make it feel ten degrees cooler.
  • Wear a light colored long sleeve shirt and loose fitting pants. This may sound counter intuitive since you normally would want to wear shorts and a short sleeve shirt. The truth is long sleeve shirts will keep the sun off of you and will also prevent you from losing as much moisture through sweat evaporating.
  • There are exercising socks that promote airflow. If you have some, I would recommend wearing some as they will help to keep you cool.

Symptoms of Heat Stroke

These are the symptoms you will notice for the onset of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. The further down the list you get, the more severe the situation. In my experience, red, hot dry skin is one of the first sure signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke that is definitive and would not be confused with symptoms of some other ailment.
  • Pounding Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Light Headed
  • Red, Hot, Dry Skin
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle Cramping
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Rapid Heartbeat
  • Quick and shallow breathing
  • Confusion
  • Seizures
  • Unconsciousness

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Treatment

Call 911 if the person has any of the following symptoms:
  1. Either a high or weak pulse with shallow breathing
  2. Is unconsious, disoriented or high body temperature
  3. Hot, dry skin

Lower Body Temperature
  • Get the person out of the heat and into a cool environment, shaded or air conditioned.
  • Remove heat retaining clothing.
  • Spray with a water hose, give a cool shower, immerse in a pool or body of water.
  • Ice packs to the head, back of the neck, arm pits, palms, soles and groin.

Rehydrate
  • If the person is able to sit up and drink, let them take sips of cool, non alcoholic beverages
  • Water
  • Watered down sports drink

Rest
  • No physical activity for the rest of the day.
  • Take it easy in a cool place.
  • Continue to hydrate.

See a doctor
  • If symptoms get worse.
  • If symptoms last more than an hour.
  • The person is nauseated or vomiting.


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