Use this document to provide your employees valuable information about heat stress including its causes, symptoms and treatments. Included are steps you and your employees can take to prevent on the job heat related illnesses.

Factors Leading to Heat Stress

• High temperature and humidity.
• Direct sun or heat.
• Limited air movement.
• Physical exertion.
• Poor physical condition.
• Some medications.
• A lack of tolerance for hot workplaces or areas.

Heat Stress Prevention

• Know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, and monitor yourself and your co-workers.
• Block or avoid direct heat sources.
• Use […]

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