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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.
Mar 14, 2024 · A warmer climate puts workers, particularly those performing manual work outdoors, at an increased risk of heat stress. All workplaces are to assess if the work can be carried out safely, including implementing a heat stress management programme with the following key measures:
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.
WSH Guidelines on Managing Heat Stress in the Workplace. 31 Dec 2020 Publications WSH Guidelines English Heat Stress. Download Publication. File size: 11.2mb.
information on the prevention, recognition and treatment of heat injury and the risks associated with exercising in hot, humid conditions (pg 20). Grade D, Level 4 BIndividuals involved in working in a high heat stress environment should undergo a heat acclimatisation regime over 10 to 14 days to
Jun 5, 2024 · What do workplaces need to do to manage their heat stress at work? How far should rest areas be located from work areas? Are these heat stress measures applicable to indoor work? Can we break the hourly rest breaks of at least 10 minutes into shorter rest durations within the hour?
Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. Heat can also increase the risk of injuries in workers as it may result in sweaty palms, fogged-up safety glasses, and dizziness.
