Table of Contents
Introduction
Section I
Legal Responsibilities to Prevent Heat Stress
- Responsibilities as set out in Health and Safety legislation
- Ways of meeting responsibilities: being prepared
Section II
The Body's Response to Hot Environments
- The body's heat balance
- Heat exchange between the body and the environment
- Effect of clothing
- Other contributing factors
Section III
Safety and Health Concerns
- Safety Concerns
- Health Concerns
- Heat Strain
- Heat-related illnesses
Section IV
Measures of Heat Exposure
- Measures of Occupational Heat Exposure: The WBGT index
- Environmental Measures of Heat Exposure
Section V
Heat Exposure Standards and Guidelines
- Occupational exposure limits
- Thermal comfort guidelines for offices
Section VI
Control Measures
- Engineering Controls
- Administrative Controls
- Personal Protection
- Sample Safe Work Practices
Section VII
Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
- Canadian Legislation
- US Legislation
Section VIII
Sources of Additional Information
- Canadian Government Departments with Responsibility Occupational Health and Safety
- US Federal Safety and Health Agencies
Section IX
Bibliography and Internet Links
Section X
Appendices
- A summary of health hazards and preventive measures
- The Humidex
- Safety tips for different levels of the UV index
- Glossary
- Abbreviations
- Sample heat stress policy and checklist
- Case histories: fatalities from occupational heat exposure