Heat and the Human Body
By Kym Varner, Risk Manager
 Heat kills more people than hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes or any other weather-related cause. Summertime is here and, in Arizona, heat is a tremendous concern. However, in any state where you have employees working outside in above average temperatures, there is a significant risk of heat illness.
Because humans are warm-blooded, we are able to maintain a fairly constant internal temperature, even when exposed to extreme temperatures. But if outside temperatures exceed normal skin temperature, it becomes more difficult for the body’s cooling system to work. If warning signs are left unheeded the result may be severe heat illness or even death.
Let’s study the types of heat illnesses, learn of their warning signs and discuss what you can do to protect your workers. Learn more... |
