Workers who are exposed to
extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress.
Exposure to extreme heat can result in occupational illnesses and injuries.
Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes.
Heat can also increase the risk of injuries in workers as it may result in
sweaty palms, fogged-up safety glasses, and dizziness. Burns may also occur as
a result of accidental contact with hot surfaces or steam.
Workers at
risk of heat stress include outdoor workers and workers in hot environments
such as firefighters, bakery workers, farmers, construction workers, miners,
boiler room workers, factory workers, and others. Workers at greater risk of
heat stress include those who are 65 years of age or older, are overweight,
have heart disease or high blood pressure, or take medications that may be
affected by extreme heat.
Prevention
of heat stress in workers is important. Employers should provide training to
workers so they understand what heat stress is, how it affects their health and
safety, and how it can be prevented.
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/
Vocabulary:
sweaty palms: palmas das mãos suadas
food-up: alimentar
dizziness: tontura
occur: ocorrer
such: tal
firefighter: bombeiro
bakery: padaria
overweight: excesso de peso
disease: doença
Interessante o texto pois nos conta como é grave que o trabalhador esteja em contato com o calor extremo, em ambientes ao ar livre ou em ambientes com calor extremo.O chamado estresse por calor.Os trabalhadores com maiores riscos são os com mais de 65 anos de idade, os que estão acima do peso,que tem uma doença cardíaca, etc.
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