Managing and Preventing Heat Stress in the Workplace

Presented at the 2015 Mining Health and Safety Conference by Kristina van Lankvelt, Med-I-Well Services.

This presentation helps participants understand the physiology of heat stress and understand the preventive measures which can be taken to manage and prevent heat stress. Strategies are provided on how to establish the best environment to prevent heat stress in the workplace, as well as tools for employees to optimally manage heat stress.