Occupational thermal exposure

Exposure to extreme thermal conditions is hazardous to health. Heat stroke and hypothermia can be fetal without appropriate immediate medical attention. Preventive measures and early recognition of the symptoms of thermal – related disorders are presented in this article. A. Thermal Hazards Exposure to extreme hot or cold is dangerous to health Extreme of heat and cold can be more than uncomfortable. Excessive exposure to heat is referred to as heat stress and excessive exposure to cold suffered to as cold stress. In a very hot environment, the most serious concern is heat stroke. Without immediate medical attention, heat stroke could be fetal. Heat stroke fatalities could occur in every summer. Heat exhaustion and fainting are less serious types which are not fetal but interfere with a person’s ability to work