Heat Stress Heat Stress

The body is a powerful machine, capable of performing massive amounts of work. And like any machine, when it's pushed hard, your body can produce a lot of heat. Whether you're outside under a hot sun, inside a busy factory, or bundled up against the cold, you need to be careful when your body heats up.  This program reviews the hazards of getting overheated, how employees can avoid heat-related illnesses and what they should do if a coworker suffers from heat stress.

Topics covered include:

• Heat and the body's cooling system
• Understanding heat-related illnesses
• Treating heat-related illnesses
• Preparing to work in hot environments
• and more!

The body is a powerful machine, capable of performing massive amounts of work. And like any machine, when it's pushed hard, your body can produce a lot of heat. Whether you're outside under a hot sun, inside a busy factory, or bundled up against the cold, you need to be careful when your body heats up.  This program reviews the hazards of getting overheated, how employees can avoid heat-related illnesses and what they should do if a coworker suffers from heat stress.

Topics covered include:

• Heat and the body's cooling system
• Understanding heat-related illnesses
• Treating heat-related illnesses
• Preparing to work in hot environments
• and more!