Heat Stress & Injury
As global temperatures increase, concerns over heat stress in the workplace is very real. With severe effects on the well-being of employees and the productivity of businesses, it's crucial organizations address this silent threat immediately. Reports do vary on the number of deaths in the U.S. annually, however suggested numbers range between 680 and 1,000. Many deaths include people with underlying health issues.
Heat injuries can be categorized into three different levels based on how severe they are: heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. These injuries occur when a person is unable to get rid of excessive heat from their body. As the exposure to heat becomes more intense, the person will start experiencing heat stress. If their condition worsens, they will move on to heat exhaustion, and if left untreated, it can eventually develop into heat stroke.
One of the most challenging scenarios in terms of heat injury is related to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). It restricts the dissipation of heat, thereby impeding the body's natural cooling mechanism. Individuals who regularly don protective clothing, either for occupational purposes or during sports activities, are prone to experiencing heat stress. With the absence of proper heat release, the body's internal temperature can rise rapidly, inevitably resulting in a decline in efficiency. If this is left unchecked the consequences can be severe, potentially even leading to fatal outcomes.
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