Heat Exposure At Workplace
Heat-related ailments are cause for concern, and it's time for an update on the best ways to combat the heat at work.
Local BangaloreTeam 
The risks are high, whether you work outside as a tree planter, inside a factory, or toil year-round in toasty locations such as bakeries, foundries, or underground mines. After dehydration from exposure to elevated temperatures, extreme heat-related conditions such as heat exhaustion will occur for several days.
9 Heatstroke Alarming Signs
Heat stress symptoms can vary from moderate heat rash or sunburn to extreme heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
- A very high temperature of the body
- Hot, dry skin
- Increase in heart and respiratory rates
- Headache, fatigue, or vomiting throbbing due to dehydration
- Weakness, dizziness, or fainting
- Cramps of Muscles
- Confused, aggressive, or seemingly drunken behavior
- Pale or bluish skin colour
- Seizures
Protection
It's hard to self-recognise heat stress sometimes, so it's important to keep an eye on your workplace place to help each other and spot possible signs of heat stress.
- Avoid operating in hot areas and in full sun when possible.
- Taking regular breaks
- Using at least SPF 15 sunblock and re-apply after two hours.
- Wear heat protecting suits (if working at higher degrees)
- Enhance the consumption of fluids
- Stop excessive alcohol and caffeine
- Increase salt intake (if approved by a doctor)
''Every employee must be trained to act immediately if any incident occurs due to heat exposure''.
