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The causes of heat stress

High temperature
levels

The type of
clothing worn

For Safety

The physical
activity carried out

Low levels of air

movement

Heat sources in the area

People behind safety

High humidity
levels

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Types of heat stress

In order of severity, heat stress includes:

heat rash;
heat collapse;
heat cramps;
heat exhaustion; and
heat stroke.

The most severe form of heat stress is heat stroke.

People behind safety

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Preventing heat stress

Monitor yourself and

your environment

Wear protective
clothing

Have frequent rest breaks

Adapt to the heat and

humidity

People behind safety

Adapt work schedules

Reduce heat exposure

Increase air flow

Drink water frequently

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Treating heat stroke

A person suffering from heat stroke requires medical attention urgently

and emergency services should be contacted as soon as possible.
While waiting for emergency services
to arrive you should:
move the patient to a cool
environment;
soak the patients clothing with
water;
apply cold packs continuously;
place them in a tub of cool water;
and
circulate the air around the patient.

Do not give the patient any stimulants.

People behind safety

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Summary

Heat stress occurs when the body is

stressed because of overheating.
Heat stress includes, heat rash, heat
collapse, heat cramps, heat exhaustion
and heat stroke.

Heat stress can be prevented

by:
adapting work schedules;
reducing heat exposure;
increasing air flow;
drinking water frequently;
adapting to the heat;
having frequent rest breaks;

Heat stroke can result in death.

First aid experts should be called
immediately to treat those suffering
from heat stroke.

People behind safety

wearing protective clothing;

and
monitoring yourself and your
environment.