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  1. www.mom.gov.sg › heat-stress-measures-for-outdoor-workHeat stress measures for outdoor work - Ministry of Manpower

    Mar 14, 2024 · Workers new to Singapore or returning from prolonged leave of more than a week should gradually increase their daily heat exposure over at least 7 days. Identify workers vulnerable to heat stress and make re-deployment arrangements where required.

  2. www.tal.sg › wshc › topicsHeat Stress Management - tal

    • Heat Stress at Work
    • Preventing Heat Stress
    • Helping Someone with Heat Stroke
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    Working in Singapore’s hot and humid weather can put you at an increased risk of heat stress. Heat stress occurs when the body is unable to remove excess body heat, and this excess accumulated heat then harms the body. Heat stress related illnesses include heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, with heat stroke being potentially fatal.

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    Heat stress must not be overlooked, and you should take the necessary measures to protect yourself from heat-related risks. Prevention Tips: 1. Do not over-exert yourself in the first two weeks of work, especially if you have just arrived from a cooler country. 2. Acclimatise yourself to the hot weather. 3. Wear loose-fitting and light-coloured clo...

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    If you notice someone with signs of heat stroke, call 995 for an ambulance immediately. While waiting for the ambulance, you should: 1. Move the person to a shady or cooler area; 2. Loosen or remove the person’s clothing; 3. Apply cool water and fan on the person; and 4. Place ice packs under the person’s armpits and groin area.

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    WSH Guidelines on Managing Heat Stress in the Workplace (PDF)
    Heat Stroke Card (PDF)
    ABC Checklist – Working Safely in Hot Environment (PDF)

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  3. www.mom.gov.sg › - › mediaHeat Stress in the Workplace - Ministry of Manpower

    Issue 79. Heat Stress in the Workplace. Impact of Climate Change. Rising global temperature is increasing the risk of workplace heat injuries. From 1980 to 2020, the annual mean temperature in Singapore increased from 26.9°C to 28.0°C.

  4. www.mse.gov.sg › resource-room › categoryNew Heat Stress Advisory Launched To Guide Public On Minimising...

    Jul 24, 2023 · The Advisory aims to provide information on areas of Singapore where people may experience heightened levels of heat stress and how the general population should adapt for prolonged outdoor activities.

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  6. www.tal.sg › wshc › resourcesWSH Guidelines on Managing Heat Stress at the Workplace - tal

    WSH Guidelines on Managing Heat Stress in the Workplace. 31 Dec 2020 Publications WSH Guidelines English Heat Stress. Download Publication. File size: 11.2mb. WSH Guidelines on Managing Heat Stress at the Workplace.

  7. www.mom.gov.sg › newsroom › press-releasesEnhanced Measures to Reduce Heat Stress for Outdoor Workers

    Mar 14, 2024 · Rising temperatures in Singapore will place workers, especially outdoor workers, at an increased risk of heat stress. Unlike the general population, outdoor workers have less discretion over their work activities, and may be more exposed to heat stress.

  8. www.tal.sg › wshc › -Managing heat stress as Singapore gets warmer

    Mar 26, 2024 · in May 2023. In the Third National Climate Change Study2, Singapore’s climate is projected to become warmer, with very hot days becoming more frequent by the end of this century. The rise in temperatures puts workers, especially those working outdoors, at an increased risk of heat stress.