Beat the Heat- McGuinty Government

Urges Workplaces to Prevent Heat Sress

            Ontario is encouraging employers and workers to learn how to

            protect themselves from heat stress this summer.

            As summer days get hotter, the harm caused by too much heat can become

            a significant problem in many workplaces.

            Workers and their employers must take steps to protect themselves from            

            the effects of this hazard.

           When heat is combined with other factors like hard physical work, fluid             

           loss, fatigue or some medical conditions, it can lead to illness, disability and even

           death.

Heat stress can affect anyone, including the young and fit, and can be a concern in many workplaces.

Symptoms of heat stress can include excessive sweating, headache, rashes, cramping, dizziness and fainting.

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Beat The Heat-McGuinty Government Urges Workplaces To Prevent Heat Stress

What Is Heat Stress?