Heat Stress: Working Safely In The Heat
Available for MP4 video download by purchasing a corporate or single-site license.
Working in hot conditions can easily bring on heat-related illnesses if we aren't proactive in preventing them. So it is important to understand that heat stress and heat-related illness can cause more than just discomfort. If they're not treated early enough, they can lead to hospitalization or even death.
This program provides an overview of how the body regulates heat and how to recognize the warning signs when these processes aren't working. The viewer will learn to recognize and treat symptoms of the following:
- Heat rash
- Heat cramps
- Heat syncope
- Heat stress
- Heat stroke
Most importantly, the program offers advice on preventing symptoms from occurring and understanding how to work safely in the heat.
Subtitles in English and Spanish