Over the past couple of weeks we have experienced extremely hot temperatures in Ontario. These temperatures can cause heat stress, which can effect anyone.  Factors that can contribute to heat stress include fatigue, fluid loss and hard physical work.

Workers and employers should familarize themselves with the symptoms of heat stress. Some symptoms include excessive sweating, headaches, rashes, cramping, and dizziness. Often workers are unaware of their symptoms, by taking precautions such as drinking lots of water, avoiding working in direct sunlight, reducing the pace of work and wearing lighter coloured clothing, etc. will help to ensure workers do not experience heat stress.