Preventing Heat-Related Illness -on the job

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Heat related illnesses, or heat stress, occur when your body is not able to effectively cool itself. This is a very serious matter. According to the Mayo Clinic, causes of heat illness can include exposure to high temperatures, particularly when there is also high humidity, and strenuous physical activity. Other factors include working in direct sunlight or where there is limited air movement; working around hot equipment or outdoors where there is reflected heat off the ground, and the PPE being worn.

KNOW THE SIGNS

Heat can cause serious and potentially fatal health problems such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, trigger sudden events like heart attack or stroke, or worsen existing medical conditions like kidney or lung disease. The three stages of heat emergencies are heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. All three stages are serious. There are warning signs of what to look for and what to do, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

REDUCE YOUR RISK

• Hydrate - drink often, and before you get thirsty
• Take time to acclimatize Work shorter shifts until your body has had time to adjust to the heat Take time to rest and cool down
• Avoid dark-colored and tight-fitting clothing if possible
• Wear breathable PPE that provides the protection you need
• Watch for signs of heat-related illnesses in yourself and those around you.

PROPER PPE FROM BDG TO BEAT THE HEAT

Heat build-up inside the body from physical work in hot and humid conditions can build up the heat load on the body. Much of the protective clothing and equipment used by workers can restrict the body from regulating temperature through sweating, causing the worker to retain heat and moisture, exposing them to heat-related illnesses.

Bob Dale Gloves (BDG?) offers a number of PPE solutions to help you remain cooler when working in hot conditions.

Our new 21 gauge breathable gloves in our X-Site and Cut-X lines are available in both PU and NBR coatings—ranging from nylon gloves offering Cut Level A1 (ANSI/ ISEA 105-2016) protection to gloves with HPPE/polyester/steel shells offering Cut Level A9 (ANSI/ISEA 105-2016), Abrasion Level 3 (ANSI/ ISEA 105-2016), and Puncture Level 3 (ANSI/ISEA 105-2016) protection. All BDG? 21 gauge gloves are breathable, with 360 degree coverage, and provide you dexterity, solid grip, and touch screen capability. In addition, our breathable Cut-X cut-resistant sleeves offer a choice of Cut Level A4 (ANSI/ISEA 105-2016) protection or Cut Level A4 (ANSI/ISEA 105-2016) and Conductive Heat Level 2, Up to 284°F/140°C (ANSI/ISEA 105-2016) protection.