Heat Stress Part I- Where does it occur?
Heat stress always happened in heavy physical work industries. There is usually very hot and humid environments, that could put considerable heat stress on workers. These conditions can occur either...
View ArticleHeat Stress Part II – Health Effects.
The human body functions best within a narrow range of internal temperature. This “core” temperature varies from 36°C to 38°C. Normally, a worker performing heavy work in a hot and humid environment...
View ArticleHeat Stress Part III – Health Effects II
Heat cramps Under extreme conditions, such as removing asbestos from hot water pipes for several hours in heavy protective gear, the body may lose salt through excessive sweating. Heat cramps can...
View ArticleHeat Stress IV – How to Assess Heat Stress Risk?
Factors that should be taking into consideration when assessing heat stress are: 1. Personal risk factors 2. Environmental factors 3. Job factors Personal Risk Factors It is rather difficult to predick...
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