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Heat Stress – Helpful Links for Beating The Heat


5 July 2010 - It’s summer and heat waves are upon us. Here are some useful links for staying cool, staying safe and preventing heat stress-related illness in the workplace.

Ontario Ministry of Labour Heat Stress backgrounder (PDF)

Ontario Ministry of Labour Heat Stress Guideline
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety – Hot Environments: Health Effects

Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) – Humidex Based Heat Response Plan (PDF)

View/download poster

View/download guide

Use this wheel to identify the signs of heat stress

 

 

 

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