Preventing Heat Stress






Heat is a serious hazard to construction workers. Not only when workers are outdoors but also during indoor activity the body builds up heat and can struggle to get rid of extra heat. This 1-page safety meeting topic can provide the basis for a quick toolbox talk highlighting the factors that can increase a worker's chance of heat stress and reviewing the three most important ways every worker can prevent heat stress on the job.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

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Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

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Preventing Heat Stress, Construction, Fast

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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic that lists the factors that can increase a worker's chance of heat stress and reviews the three most important ways every worker can prevent heat stress.