Working In Heat

 

Effects of heat

Heat illness covers a range of medical conditions that can arise when the body is unable to properly cope with working in heat. These conditions include:

 

• Heat stroke.

 

• Fainting in heat.

 

• Heat exhaustion.

 

• Heat cramps.

 

• Skin rashes (prickly heat).

 

• Heat fatigue.

 

• Worsening of pre-existing illnesses and conditions.

 

Symptoms of heat illness include feeling sickness, nausea, dizziness, weakness, clumsiness, collapse and convulsions. Employees with these signs or symptoms should seek immediate first aid / medical attention.

 

Working in wet weather

 

Ensure correct PPT is worn.

Stay sheltered in circumstances of severe or heavy rain. Take a break and avoiding  being out in severe weather conditions.

Risks associated with severe wet weather.

• Slipping over

• Poor visibility and not being seen by other drivers or people.

• Injuries occurring as a result of rushing to get out of the rain.

 

Avoid walking and driving in deep flooded water.