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Heat stress can result in heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke, hyperthermia, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rashes, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Although heat exhaustion is less severe, heat stroke is a medical emergency and requires emergency treatment , which if not provided, can lead to death .
There are three broad pathways by which these effects can take place: directly, indirectly or via awareness. [93] The direct pathway includes stress-related conditions caused by exposure to extreme weather events. These include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Scientific studies have linked mental health to several climate-related exposures.
There is evidence that remote work could reduce job stress. [87] One reason is that it provides employees more control over how they complete their work. Remote workers reported more job satisfaction and less desire to find a new job, less stress, improved work/life balance and higher performance rating by their managers.
Between 1999 and 2003, the US had a total of 3442 deaths from heat illness. Those who work outdoors are at particular risk for heat illness, though those who work in poorly-cooled spaces indoors are also at risk. Between 1992 and 2006, 423 workers died from heat illness in the US. [6] Exposure to environmental heat led to 37 work-related deaths.
As physical work is performed, the body's natural thermoregulation (i.e. sweating) becomes ineffective. This is compounded by increased work rates, high ambient temperature and humidity levels, and direct exposure to the sun. The net effect is that desired protection from some environmental threats inadvertently increases the threat of heat stress.
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Heat stroke or heatstroke, also known as sun-stroke, is a severe heat illness that results in a body temperature greater than 40.0 °C (104.0 °F), [4] along with red skin, headache, dizziness, and confusion. [2] Sweating is generally present in exertional heatstroke, but not in classic heatstroke. [5] The start of heat stroke can be sudden or ...
The WSHC aims to promote the adoption of good workplace safety and health practices with various stakeholders. The WSHC also aims to work in collaboration with the other standard-setting bodies to develop national standards, lead the development of industry guidelines, and establish approved codes of practices for the industry.