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 - a life threatening condition that
requires immediate first aid and medical attention
• fainting
• heat exhaustion
• heat cramps
• rashes (also called ‘prickly heat’)
• heat fatigue
• worsening of pre-existing illnesses and conditions. Read Full Article
Easy OHS
Guidance for Working in Heat
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
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