The Solution for Fighting off the Heat
Heat is bothersome. Heavy work in the heat is not only uncomfortable but it can also be dangerous. Heat stress is the body’s response to extremes of hot temperature. In this environment, the body is not able to cool itself quickly enough. The risk of heat stress is even greater if the person exposed to the heat is also performing strenuous activity, like that performed in a rock crushing yard. Our body temperature and the consequent heat stress are not only influenced by air temperature, but also by air movement, humidity, and radiant heat. While more air movement (wind, for example) reduces the heat, higher humidity increases the body temperature. Radiant heat is what other objects give off as ‘heat’ and which then is absorbed by the human body. Examples of this are hot surfaces of rocks or buildings.
Proper ventilation (either local or general) is important in reducing dust and other airborne contaminants in an environment. Simple fans can and should be used to provide a cooling airflow. However, in higher temperatures they also increase the risk of drying the body out as hot air is being blown onto the workers. Regular drinking of large quantities of drinking water is specifically important.
Air-conditioning systems provide cooled air. These ventilation systems need to be routinely inspected and evaluated in order to ensure they are operating properly and preventing exposure, for instance from molds growing inside such air-conditioning systems.
Unfortunately, water is often only available at the office shed and those who work hard, far away from the office, do not have easy access. If employees have to travel far distances for water, they are more likely to neglect drinking and are at risk of dehydration. As the professional manufacturer of complete sets of mining machinery, such as cone crushers, Henan Hongxing is always doing the best in products and service. rotary kiln:http://www.hx-china.com/19.html
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Hazards and health risks
Heat stress can cause strains, muscle cramps. If no water and cooling is provided the damage can progress to dizziness, severe fatigue and exhaustion, disorders of the brain such as seizures, and unconsciousness. If no treatment and water is provided, the over-heating can cause more damage to the brain and can lead to death.
Solutions to protect health
1.The only possible solution against heat stress, is to provide shelters and shade wherever possible; air flow, e.g. with fans; sufficient quantities of cool drinking water.
2.Provide temporary sheds at selected locations for the workers to rest and relax during idle hours
3.Provide a fan if possible for these places
4.Provide personal water bottles for those who work in a distance can carry drinking water with them or provide water pots at vital locations, maintain them clean and fill them regularly. Example: Each employee working at top loading points and other peripheral areas has a personal bottle to carry drinking water to their work location
5.Workers should drink a full glass of water every 30 minutes if they are working in the heat. They should not wait until they feel really thirsty
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