Safety Talk

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

When work is underway, it is quite easy to ignore the warning signs of heat stress. We are busy, we have a deadline, stopping to take care of ourselves seems like something we can put off a little longer. However, the heat of the day combined with physical labour, loss of fluids or fatigue can push your body to the point of severe distress.  It must work extremely hard to keep your temperature down. If you do not take the proper steps to assist your body in this process, it could lead to heat-related illness, disability and […]