Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
O.3.3.2.1.1 An early sign of hypothermia is constant shivering. Shivering itself is actually a good sign, as it shows that a person's heat control system is still working. The shivering may be enough to counter the hypothermia to some extent. Uncontrollable shivering, disorientation and incoherence, i.e. a state of confusion, are signs of hypothermia and action to combat these conditions should be taken immediately they are recognized in someone. People with a body temperature of 32 ˚C or lower usually© IRATA International Annex O Page 13 of 45 2017-Aug-01IRATA International code of practice for industrial rope access Part 3 of 5: Informative annexes: Annex O: Protecting rope access technicians against environmental conditionsstop shivering completely. This is a sign that their condition is deteriorating and emergency medical help is required. There is a risk of death from heart failure.