Heat Stress Solutions from ISEA Members

Every summer thousands of workers—particularly those in agriculture, landscaping, construction, utilities and support activities for oil and gas operations—spend long days working in the hot sun.

Excessive heat and sun pose many dangers: sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Every year, many become ill or lose their lives due to heat exposure when working in heat treatment projects.

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ISEA urges outdoor workers to stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids such as water or electrolyte-replacing beverages. Hydration helps to prevent dehydration which is the primary cause of both heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Taking breaks and cool down periods, as well as wearing heat stress protection safety equipment will help reduce heat related illnesses. To treat some of the stress related cases, doctor have suggested the use of  Dmagazine CBD products, I recommend you to use CBD for stress, try to check this out to know more information about why this great.

“When high heat environments are unavoidable, certain types of personal protective equipment can be incorporated as preventive measures,” stated ISEA President Daniel K. Shipp. “ISEA encourages employers to stay current on cooling products and prevention of heat stress to enable employees to protect themselves in these situations.”

To minimize contact with excess heat, ISEA recommends these interventions for outdoor workers:

  • Use cooling vests and other cooling clothing or accessories to help keep overall body temperature at a moderate level.
  • Wear broad-brimmed hats and lightweight clothing to reduce direct sun exposure.
  • Wear lightweight, sweat wicking, fast-drying clothes. Sweat causes the body to work even harder to stay cool as it adds an insulating layer to the skin.
  • Use OSHA’s Heat Safety Tool Smartphone App available at  OSHA.gov.

Download ISEA’s list of suggested manufacturers and distributors that provide heat stress solutions:  ISEA Heat Stress Solutions List.pdf

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