A free PowerPoint slide on Heat Stress for your next toolbox talk or safety briefing. Download it on this page.
Heat stress occurs when the body can no longer cool itself, leading to dehydration, heat exhaustion or heat stroke, which is a medical emergency.
What the slide covers
- High temperatures
- Humidity
- Strenuous physical activity
- Not drinking enough water
- Hydration
- Appropriate clothing
- Shade and breaks
- Acclimatisation