1. Summer Welfare Presentation May 10th 2018
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Summer Welfare Presentation May 10th 2018
James Russell - TechNiche Europe

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4. Heat Stress Prep4Summer What is Heat Stress?
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Heat Stress
What is Heat Stress?
Heat stress occurs when the body’s means of controlling its internal temperature starts to fail. As well as air temperature, factors such as work rate, humidity and clothing worn while working may lead to heat stress.
How does the body react to heat?
The body reacts to heat by increasing the blood flow to the skin’s surface, and by sweating. This results in cooling as sweat evaporates from the body’s surface and heat is carried to the surface of the body from within by the increased blood flow. Heat can also be lost by radiation and convection from the body’s surface.

5. TIPS TO AVOID HEAT STRESS
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TIPS TO AVOID HEAT STRESS
Hydration: Remember to take on plenty of water (1.5/2Ltrs each day)
Skin care: Use sun screen on exposed skin (watch UVA Level)
Heat can lead to increased fatigue, be careful not to overdo it
Workload: Are we sharing the load on site or in the office?
Wear cooling workwear
PPE: Remove Hi-vis layers as required remaining visible and cool
Shaded rest
Sleep patterns may be affected by heat and return from holidays

6. Prep4Summer HYDRATION Why?
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HYDRATION
Why?
Your body is nearly two-thirds water and so it is really important that you consume enough fluid
to stay hydrated and healthy. If you don’t get enough fluid you may feel tired, get headaches and
not perform at your best.
How Much?
This can depend on factors such a weather, physical exercise and age; however European recommendations
suggest 1.6L of fluid per day for women and 2L of fluid per day for men.
Choosing your drink... Be aware that although all drinks provide water and some also contain essential
vitamins and minerals, they may also provide energy (calories) which will contribute to your daily intake.

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SKIN CARE
- Wear sunscreen with a high SPF and re-apply regularly
Remember the strongest sun is in the middle of the day
Wear appropriate clothing, where possible cover your skin
- Everyone should take care in the sun but you should take extra care if you; have light skin, fair hair, tend to burn, have lots of moles or have a family history of skin cancer.

9. SHADED REST & TECHNICAL CLOTHING
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SHADED REST & TECHNICAL CLOTHING
“Hottest day in the UK was recorded in 2003 at 38.5˚C”
Shaded rest is essential in during peak summer. It is a responsibility of both employer and employee
Shaded rest allows for a workforce to rest, hydrate and cool down
Technical cooling clothing can change your thermal skin temperature by 3-12˚C
Clothing to help with summer heat can be as simple as a cooling towel or cooling vest

10. Prep4Summer Heat Stress & Welfare
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TSA and partners are launching a new awareness campaign
Key aims of the campaign
Project worker welfare safety message surrounding heat stress
Ensure that key knowledge is digested, understood and put into practice
Not to overcomplicate the problem and ensure best practice solutions
JOINT INNICITAITVE

11. Prep4Summer Heat Stress & Welfare
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Traditional and Social media awareness marketing
Heat Stress info cards and information products
Thermographic camera demonstrations at industry tradeshows
UK wide webinar around Heat Stress and Worker Welfare

12. Prep4Summer Heat Stress & Welfare
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Info Cards

14. Hottest temperature recorded on this construction worker was 51˚C

15. Coolest temperature recorded on this construction worker was 20˚C

16. Prep4Summer Heat Stress & Welfare
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Recap Prep4Summer
Stay Hydrated with the right drink and amount of fluid
Take shaded breaks
Wear the correct sun cream - protect against UV rays
Don’t over exert yourself on hotter days
Look at the type of clothing you are wearing - Cooling workwear
Can you share physical workload better?
All this and more will be available between May & September 2018
Prep4Summer Heat Stress & Welfare Campaign

17. THANK YOU ANY QUESTIONS?
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