Recognizing 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 how all workers can recognize and treat the symptoms of heat stress illnesses.
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Recognizing Heat Stress, Construction, Fast
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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic that describes how workers can recognize the signs of heat stress and the emergency steps to follow for heat stress illnesses.