From NIOSH Criteria for a Recommended Standard, Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot Environments, https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2016-106/pdfs/2016-106.pdf. Assumptions: …

The ideal heat stress response plan would let workers regulate their own pace by “listening” to their bodies. Step 2 Clothing The Heat stress action chart on the awareness tool (page 7) …

Heat Stress Table Be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke when working in hot, humid conditions. The table below shows the risks of exposure to high temperature and high …

Heat stress is when the heat regulating mechanism of the body fails, resulting in increased body temperature above 37oC and affecting the individual’s physiological processes, resulting in …

contribute significantly to heat stress. Heat stress causes the body’s core temperature to rise. Effect on the Body The human body functions best within a narrow range of internal …

Routinely check workers who are at risk of heat stress due to protective clothing and high temperature. Consider protective clothing that provides cooling. Know signs/symptoms of heat …

Heat stroke possible. 130º and up Heat stroke very likely. Caution: This chart provides guidelines for assessing the potential severity of heat stress. Individual reactions to heat will vary. Heat …

Conditions/actions listed below apply to unacclimatized workers. Never ignore symptoms. Refer to Heat Stress Awareness Guide for extra clothing and/or radiant heat conditions. Once cutting …

HIGH shade/indoors for short periods only. Drink chilled water between ends. Further increase water intake and ensure you keep well hydrated the day before a predicted hot shooting day. …

The document provides a heat stress index chart that outlines recommended preventative measures and work-rest periods for different heat stress categories based on apparent …