Did you know that heat stresses placed on pregnant cows develop underweight calves? It’s not just a human problem.
Heat stress occurs when the body cannot control internal body temperature—sweating fails, temperatures soar to 106 degrees Fahrenheit—this creates hallucinations, chills, slurred speech, throbbing headache, or worse.
The greatest workers at risk are those aged 65 and older and manual laborers (e.g. miners, boiler room workers, farmers, etc.).
How to protect works from heat stress (see the infographic – courtesy CDC and NIOSH):
- Develop an acclimatization plan
- Set up a buddy system
- Schedule and encourage frequent rest breaks
- Emphasize the need for appropriate clothing
- Encourage workers to drink plenty of fluids
By: Kyle Lauriano
