Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness can occur when the body doesn’t adapt well to the lower oxygen levels found at higher elevations, typically over 8,000 feet. This 1-page first aid safety topic can be used to host a safety moment, toolbox talk, or safety meeting to review the symptoms of altitude sickness, risk factors that make people more susceptible to altitude sickness, how to avoid altitude sickness, and what to do if you experience the symptoms of altitude sickness.