The labor heat stress

A NEW RISK WITH GROWING INCIDENCE?

Abstract

Many tasks are performed in hot environments, creating an influence on the body cooling system and thus, comfort and the very conditions of a safe environment.

Objective: This reflection is developed in order to highlight the influence that must have the analysis on a risk associated with heat shock, which should be involved in an overall risk assessment risk and improving the perceived temperatures in a work environment

Methodology: Various investigations dealing with the subject have focused from the analysis of the surrounding environment to the analysis of energy expenditure at the cellular level; however, it cannot be put aside the influence of climate change, geographic characteristics and labor microclimates.

Results: Among other aspects, which have involved the emergence of new causes of mortality and morbidity in the workplace..

Conclusion: Heat waves, high temperatures recorded in recent years and deaths from dehydration in Colombia, are voices warning that should extend to the workplace as a phenomenon of increased risk. So the question: Priority is given to prevention measures both government and business?