Working in Extreme Heat: Safe Work Practices to Avoid Heat Related Illness

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What is Heat Stress? Heat stress is the body’s inability to control its internal temperature. It can result in serious illness or death.[divider size=”15px”] The disorders and their symptoms of heat stress:[divider size=”10px”] Heat Rashes: These are a common problem resulting from persistent wetting of clothing by un-evaporated sweat.[divider size=”5px”] Symptoms: Clusters of small red dots or pimples and itchy …