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Heat Stress in Construction
Hazard Alert
Heat is a serious hazard in construction. Your body builds up heat when you work and sweats to
get rid of extra heat. But sometimes your body may not cool off fast enough. This can happen,
say, if you are up on a roof pouring hot asphalt or you are lifting heavy loads.
Too much heat can make you tired, hurt your job performance, and increase your chance of
injury. You can get skin rash. You can also get:
· Dehydration. When your body loses water, you can’t cool off fast enough. You feel
thirsty and weak.
· Cramps. You can get muscle cramps from the heat even after you leave work.
· Heat exhaustion. You feel tired, nauseous, headachy, and giddy (dizzy and silly). Your
skin is damp and looks muddy or flushed. You may faint.
· Heat stroke. You may have hot dry skin and a high temperature. Or you may feel
confused. You may have convulsions or become unconscious. Heat stroke can kill you
unless you get emergency medical help.
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