Jun
21
2023
Produced by OHCOW, this 4-page infographic aimed at temporary and foreign greenhouse workers outlines the dangers of heat stress and its related illnesses. From the early signs, to heat…
A listing of resources related to the effects of working in the heat.
Jun
02
2022
Part of the Occ-Disease Prevention Webinar Series June 2, 2022 12:00 – 2:00 PM This session will concentrate on heat stress assessment, monitoring, and controls with presentations from OHCOW,…
Jun
02
2022
A presentation made as part of the Occ-Disease Prevention Webinar Series: Hot Worksites and Health: The Risky Business of Working in the Heat Date: June 2, 2022 Presenter: André Gauvin,…
Jun
02
2022
A presentation made as part of the Occ-Disease Prevention Webinar Series: Hot Worksites and Health: The Risky Business of Working in the Heat Date: June 2, 2022 Presenters: • Keith…
Jun
02
2022
A presentation made as part of the Occ-Disease Prevention Webinar Series: Hot Worksites and Health: The Risky Business of Working in the Heat Date: June 2, 2022 Presenter: Dr. Sandra…
Apr
29
2021
The Heat Stress Awareness Guide was developed to provide information and advice on managing and controlling heat stress in the workplace. The audience for this Guide includes employers, managers, supervisors,…
Apr
22
2021
This Humidex-based Heat Stress Calculator for indoor workers uses temperature and humidity percentage (%) to calculate humidex and provide recommended actions. This tool also now includes a Humidex-based Heat Response Plan with…
Apr
22
2021
The Humidex-based Heat Response Plan provides not only a 5-step process to recognize, assess and control heat exposures, but also a description of heat-related health effects and response recommendations. This…
Apr
22
2021
This wheel tool helps with calculation of humidex and provides tips for outdoor workers appropriate to the humidex level. Download it, cut it out and assemble it following the instructions…
Apr
21
2021
Heat stress can be deadly and what better way to keep this front and centre in the minds of your workers than with this colourful, impactful poster that includes tips…
Jun
10
2020
Date: June 10, 2020 In this session, we will dive into the body’s physiological response to heat, assessing risk for heat exhaustion and implementing proper controls to prevent heat stress.…
