When heat-related illness might be a problem - checklist
Heat-related illness might be a problem in your workplace.
Heat-related illness might be a problem in your workplace if you answer ‘yes’ to one or more of the following questions:
- Has anyone ever been affected by heat in your workplace?
- Is work done in direct sunlight?
- Are there heat-producing processes or equipment in the workplace? – eg in kitchens, laundries, factories, foundries.
- Do workers wear extra clothing/personal protective equipment (PPE) such as overalls, aprons or respirators that can make you hot?