Heat Stress: Staying Healthy, Working Safely

Over 20% of heat stroke victims die regardless of their health or age. The information in this video provides general safety instruction to anyone who works in a hot environment, whether that environment is an indoor our outdoor area. This presentation covers the various types of heat stress, what their symptoms are, how the body operates in a hot environment, what workers can do to prevent heat stress from occurring and what measures to take if they recognize heat stress symptoms in themselves or a coworker.