Fatigue and heat stress are major causes of injury during the summer months. Heat stress or heat illness is a serious condition that can result in organ failure or death if work in hot conditions is not safety managed.
Fatigue and heat stress can reduce a worker’s performance and productivity, plus increase the chance of injury by reducing the ability to concentrate, recognise risks and communicate effectively.
During the hottest months, outdoor workers and those working in hot environments are the most at risk.
This is why everyone should keep an eye out for each other and work together to minimise the effect of heat.
