Heat stress prevention: WorkSafeBC
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RICHMOND– WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers about the risk of developing heat stress during hot weather that comes with summer.
“Outdoor work increases in the summer months, and both employers and workers need to be aware of the dangers of sun exposure and heat stress,” said Barry Nakahara, Senior Manager of Prevention Field Services at WorkSafeBC. “Last year in B.C., there were 38 accepted claims for work-related injuries caused by heat stress — and these are preventable injuries.”
According to a press release by Worksafe BC, if the symptoms of heat stress are not treated early, they can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. In order to prevent heat-stress injuries, WorkSafeBC requires employers to conduct heat stress assessments and make changes in order to maintain a safe work environment, such as the following:
Employers are advised to:
