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Prevention of heat stress in workers is important. Employers should provide training to workers so they understand what heat stress is, how it affects their health and safety, and how it can be prevented.
- Workplace Safety and Health Topics
Workplace Safety and Health Topics - Heat Stress | NIOSH |...
- Heat Stress
Heat Stroke. Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related...
- Recommendations
Limit time in the heat and/or increase recovery time spent...
- Acclimatization
In addition, the level of acclimatization each worker...
- PPE Heat Burden
In situations, where heat stress levels exceed the NIOSH...
- HHE and FACE reports
HHE Report, HETA 2003-0311-3052, Evaluation of Heat Stress...
- Additional Resources
OSHA Quick Card: Heat Stress Provides heat stress factors,...
- Osha-Niosh Heat Safety Tool App
Employers should have a robust heat stress prevention...
- Workplace Safety and Health Topics
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.
- 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.
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...
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.
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.
Jun 21, 2024 · Learn more about heat stress’ definition, symptoms, prevention, and tools that workers can use to protect themselves against heat stress.
Jul 24, 2023 · The WBGT is a widely used heat stress indicator that takes into account air temperature, relative humidity, wind and solar radiation that could contribute to heat stress. WBGT is calculated based on the weighted averages of natural wet-bulb (Tnwb), dry bulb (Td), and the black globe (Tg) temperatures. The equation used to calculate the WBGT is:
Feb 19, 2024 · Key points. Protect yourself and others when it's hot outside by staying cool, staying hydrated, and staying informed. Learn additional tips for staying safe during extreme heat. Stay Cool. Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. Wear appropriate clothing. Choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. Stay cool indoors.
