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Working safely in the heat
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Working in in heat can be severe at times. So severe that you would prefer to take a day off. But sometimes it is necessary. For instance, required maintenance at hot summer days or working in hot production environments.
Heat causes risks for the entire body. High ambient temperatures and strenuous efforts may cause your body to become overheated. This is known as heat stress. Normally, you would cool down by sweating, but protective clothing and PPE cause additional heating up.
Heat stress starts as a little nuisance, but it could rapidly escalate. Are you detecting one of the symptoms below? Take precautions at once!
Loss of concentration often results in errors, which makes the work even more unsafe!
The quick win is to create more ventilation. This will provide fresh air, which can also absorb moist. It may cause the sweat to vaporise, cooling down your skin. If heat is inevitable, the employer must:
In addition to the primary steps in the AH-strategy, PPE usually remains required. Relevant products that we can provide, are:
Our PPE-consultants are familiar with the current directives for working in hot conditions. In addition, we, as specialists, have had many years of experience in recommending the most suitable solution to reduce heat burden. Different factors, such as humidity, the nature of the work activities, the workplace and other risks determine the solution. Gain advice by use of a demo with cooling products at your location.
Our advisors are happy to help you or make an appointment if you wish.
Phone: +31 184 434 455
Mail: info@veiliggoed.nl
By use of our scan, we inventory risks at function level. By means of an advisory report and a PPE-matrix, you will get an overview of the required protection measures. More information about the PPE-scan.
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