It’s officially midsummer, and as much as most of us can’t wait for the warm summer months, August- September are typically hottest months of year in the Northern Hemisphere. We all love that Vitamin D and to sport a good tan, but it’s the combination of the seasonal heat and humidity in August and September that can be dangerous when participating in physical activity and working outdoors.

Outdoor work in the heat put’s stress on your bodies cooling system and if ignored, can lead to heart-related illness, disability and even death on the job.

Here are just some of the illnesses caused by Heat Stress:

• Fainting
• Heat Stroke
• Heat Exhaustion
• Heat Rash
• Heat Cramps
• Sunburn

According to Government of Ontario heat stress can get even worse when combined with:

• Physical work
• Loss of fluids
• Fatigue
• A pre-existing medical condition

Stay safe this summer and avoid heat induced illness with Dentec Safety’s proven 3 Ways to protect you and your employees from Heat Stress.

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