Safe Work Australia has published a new Guide for managing the risks of working heat. You can access the new guide and more information on their website.
Heat is a hazard in many Australian workplaces, whether work is performed indoors or outdoors, Safe Work Australia published a new guide on working in heat.
People in control of the workplace, such as managers and supervisors, and workers all have duties under work health and safety laws to manage risks to worker health and safety, such as those associated with working in heat.
Need help in a hurry? See First aid fact sheet for information on recognising and treating the most common forms of heat-related illness.
Credit: Safe Work Australia (05/01/2018)