Heat-Related Illness in the Outdoor Environment Employee Training for WAC 296-62-095. Taken largely...
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Heat-Related Illness in the Heat-Related Illness in the Outdoor EnvironmentOutdoor Environment
Employee Training for WAC 296-62-095. Taken largely from the Division of Occupational Safety & Health revision 6-6-07 from Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
WAC 296-62-095
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
Heat-related illness regulationHeat-related illness regulation Types of heat-related illnessTypes of heat-related illness Signs and symptoms of heat-related illnessSigns and symptoms of heat-related illness Environmental factors that contribute to the Environmental factors that contribute to the
risk of heat-related illnessrisk of heat-related illness Personal factors that may increase Personal factors that may increase
susceptibility to heat-related illness susceptibility to heat-related illness How to prevent heat-related illness How to prevent heat-related illness Emergency response procedures to heat-Emergency response procedures to heat-
related illnessrelated illness Ultraviolet radiation Ultraviolet radiation
Heat Illness RegulationsHeat Illness RegulationsWAC 296-62-095WAC 296-62-095
Requires:Requires: Employers with one or more employees performing Employers with one or more employees performing
work in an outdoor environment to implement work in an outdoor environment to implement workplace practices designed to reduce or workplace practices designed to reduce or eliminate risk of heat-related illness.eliminate risk of heat-related illness.
Practices must be in writing, and must include:Practices must be in writing, and must include: Accessibility to drinking water in sufficient quantity to Accessibility to drinking water in sufficient quantity to
provide at least one quart per employee per hourprovide at least one quart per employee per hour Procedures to remove employees experiencing signs and Procedures to remove employees experiencing signs and
symptoms of heat-related illness from duty, to provide symptoms of heat-related illness from duty, to provide sufficient means to reduce body temperature, and to sufficient means to reduce body temperature, and to determine if medical attention is neededdetermine if medical attention is needed
Employee training must be provided initially and Employee training must be provided initially and annuallyannually
Heat-Related IllnessHeat-Related Illness
Heat illness can effect anyone
Heat illness is dangerous
Heat illness can kill
NASA
Why is it important to know about heat illness?
Heat illness is preventable
Heat-Related IllnessHeat-Related Illness
Risk of heat-related illness occurs in:Risk of heat-related illness occurs in: Any Any outdoor professionoutdoor profession Temperatures greater than 75Temperatures greater than 75° ° or or
with a 10with a 10°° spike in temperature spike in temperature High humidity (approaching 80% or High humidity (approaching 80% or
greater)greater)
Heat illness is:
Overheating of the body, potentially resulting in the inability of the body to cool itself
Types of Heat-Related IllnessesTypes of Heat-Related Illnesses
Types of heat-related illness:Types of heat-related illness:
Heat RashHeat Rash-red rash appears, often under clothing-red rash appears, often under clothing
Heat CrampsHeat Cramps-painful spasms usually in arms or legs, -painful spasms usually in arms or legs, results in abnormal posture or grasping of legs or results in abnormal posture or grasping of legs or armsarms
Heat FatigueHeat Fatigue-impaired sensorimotor and/or mental -impaired sensorimotor and/or mental performanceperformance
Heat Exhaustion (stress)Heat Exhaustion (stress)-symptoms include -symptoms include fainting, nausea, profuse sweating, headache, fainting, nausea, profuse sweating, headache, disorientation, and irritabilitydisorientation, and irritability
Heat StrokeHeat Stroke-symptoms include convulsions, hot, dry -symptoms include convulsions, hot, dry skin, loss of consciousness, and can be fatalskin, loss of consciousness, and can be fatal
Heat RashHeat Rash Heat Rash
Red blister-like eruptions
Itching or prickling
Keep skin dry
Monitor for infection
Consult physician
Heat Cramps=Muscle CrampsHeat Cramps=Muscle Cramps A muscle cramp is an involuntarily and A muscle cramp is an involuntarily and
forcibly contracted muscle or fibers of a forcibly contracted muscle or fibers of a muscle that does not relax (i.e., a muscle that does not relax (i.e., a muscle spasm that doesn’t relax is a muscle spasm that doesn’t relax is a muscle cramp)muscle cramp)
Muscle cramps can last a few seconds, Muscle cramps can last a few seconds, a quarter of an hour, and occasionally a quarter of an hour, and occasionally longer longer
Muscle cramps can recur multiple timesMuscle cramps can recur multiple times Muscle spasms and cramps are painfulMuscle spasms and cramps are painful Heat cramps usually occur in the arm, Heat cramps usually occur in the arm,
leg or stomach musclesleg or stomach muscles
Heat FatigueHeat Fatigue
Recognized when a person Recognized when a person exhibits impaired sensorimotor or exhibits impaired sensorimotor or mental performancemental performance
Person may faintPerson may faint
Seek treatment ASAP before heat Seek treatment ASAP before heat fatigue progresses to heat fatigue progresses to heat exhaustionexhaustion
Dehydration HeatExhaustion
HeatStroke
Heat exhaustion or stroke can develop rapidly or over a few days
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Take symptoms of both seriously
Untreated heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke & heat stroke can kill!
When the body can’t cool itself, body temp can reach 106° in 10-15 minutes
Dizziness or light-headed Weakness Extreme sweating Fatigue Red Face Mood changes, irritability or
confusion High pulse rate Pale, clammy skin/ face Headache Nausea/Vomiting Normal to slightly elevated
temperature Blurred vision Unsteady gait Fainting
Disorientation Erratic behavior Hot, dry skin/face that is flushed,
but not sweating Red face Mood changes, irritability,
agitation, or confusion Rapid pulse Chills/Shivering Restlessness Nausea/Vomiting High temperature (>104° F) Convulsions and/or seizures Loss of consciousness Coma May resemble a heart attack
HEAT EXHAUSTION HEAT STROKE
Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke
Learn to Recognize the Signs & Symptoms
Heat Stroke or Heat Exhaustion
Telling the Difference!
Mental confusion/disorientation occurs inALL heat stroke victims
Ask the person these 3 questions:
1.“What is your name?”
2.“What day is this?”
3.“Where are we?”
If the person can’t answer these questions assume it is heat stroke!
How We-Stay Cool!
Sweat evaporates off skin and has a cooling effect on the body
2.6 million sweat
glands in the body
Gland (hypothalamus) in the brain controls body heat
Blood flows to skins surface to cool itself
Body sweats
MonitorMonitorHeat and HumidityHeat and Humidity
It is important to It is important to monitor heat and monitor heat and humidity values humidity values each workday, all each workday, all day, in hot and/or day, in hot and/or humid weatherhumid weather
Environmental Risk FactorsEnvironmental Risk Factors
Humidity and HeatHumidity and Heat
Humidity (moisture in the air) interferes Humidity (moisture in the air) interferes with sweat evaporating from the skin thus with sweat evaporating from the skin thus interferes with the cooling of the bodyinterferes with the cooling of the body
The more humid it is, the less sweat can The more humid it is, the less sweat can evaporate, and the less body cooling evaporate, and the less body cooling occurs, and the more chance of heat-occurs, and the more chance of heat-related illnessrelated illness
Heat and humidity together greatly Heat and humidity together greatly increase the potential for heat-related increase the potential for heat-related illnessillness
Heat Index WarningsHeat Index WarningsHeat + Humidity = Heat IndexHeat + Humidity = Heat Index
Heat IndexHeat Index General Effect of Heat + General Effect of Heat + Humidity with Prolonged Humidity with Prolonged
Exposure & Physical ActivityExposure & Physical Activity
CautionCaution
80-8980-89Fatigue possible Fatigue possible
Extreme Extreme CautionCaution
90-10490-104
Heat stroke, heat cramps, and Heat stroke, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion possibleheat exhaustion possible
DangerDanger
105-129105-129Heat stroke, heat cramps, and Heat stroke, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion likely, and heat heat exhaustion likely, and heat stroke possible stroke possible
Extreme Extreme DangerDanger
130 or higher130 or higher
Heat stroke highly likelyHeat stroke highly likely
May feel effects at
80°
Implement controls at
90° or before
Environmental Risk FactorsEnvironmental Risk FactorsHeat Heat && HumidityHumidity Chart: Heat Index Chart: Heat Index
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Implement controls at
90° or before
May feel effects at
80°
Environmental Risk FactorsEnvironmental Risk FactorsDirect Sun
More direct sun the greater the risk
Radiant Heat From sun and other sources: transfers heat
energy through the air
Conductive Heat SourcesTransfers heat to worker by direct contact with heat source (tools, machinery, etc.)
Limited Air MovementLow or no wind
Radiant & Conductive Heat SourcesRadiant & Conductive Heat Sources
Hot equipmentHot equipment Engines add heatEngines add heat
Reflected heatReflected heat From ground or From ground or
objectsobjects
Radiant heat may add 15° to Heat Index
Risk FactorsRisk FactorsPhysical ExertionPhysical Exertion
Produces Internal Heat in the BodyConsider:What kind of work will be performed?How hard is the work?How long is the work task/period?
Photo credit: http://www.sullys.com.au/LawnMowing.htm
Risk FactorsRisk FactorsClothing Type and AmountClothing Type and Amount
Clothing traps body heat Clothing traps body heat and inhibits perspirationand inhibits perspiration
Especially:Especially: Personal protective Personal protective
equipment (PPE)equipment (PPE)
Heavy clothing Heavy clothing
Multiple clothing layersMultiple clothing layers
Dark-colored clothing Dark-colored clothing which absorbs heatwhich absorbs heat
Personal Risk FactorsPersonal Risk Factors
Age, weight, and personal fitnessAge, weight, and personal fitness Medical conditionsMedical conditions
Heart conditionsHeart conditions DiabetesDiabetes High blood pressureHigh blood pressure Etc.Etc.
Certain medicationsCertain medications
Illness, fever or hangover
Personal Risk Factors Personal Risk Factors MedicationsMedications
Some medications can make a person more Some medications can make a person more sensitive to the effects of heat (sensitive to the effects of heat (many contribute many contribute to body dehydration)to body dehydration)
Allergy medicines (antihistamines)Allergy medicines (antihistamines) Cough and cold medicines Cough and cold medicines Blood pressure and heart medicines Blood pressure and heart medicines Irritable bladder or bowel medicines Irritable bladder or bowel medicines LaxativesLaxatives Mental health medicines Mental health medicines Seizure medicines Seizure medicines Thyroid pillsThyroid pills Water pills (diuretics)Water pills (diuretics)
Consult health care provider or pharmacist for more Consult health care provider or pharmacist for more informationinformation
Personal Risk FactorsPersonal Risk Factors
Diet MattersDiet Matters No sugary drinksNo sugary drinks No heavy foodsNo heavy foods No alcoholNo alcohol No caffeinated drinksNo caffeinated drinks
No Nicotine No Nicotine Constricts blood vesselsConstricts blood vessels
Personal Risk FactorsPersonal Risk FactorsDitch that “Macho” Attitude! Ditch that “Macho” Attitude!
Slow down, pace yourself, and take Slow down, pace yourself, and take breaks, especially on hot days!breaks, especially on hot days!
Preventing Heat-Related IllnessPreventing Heat-Related IllnessAcclimatizeAcclimatize
Acclimatization is Extremely Acclimatization is Extremely Important!Important!
People can collapse, become easily fatigued, make People can collapse, become easily fatigued, make mistakes, get into accidents, or develop heat-related mistakes, get into accidents, or develop heat-related illnesses, if not properly acclimatizedillnesses, if not properly acclimatized
Many of us travel across the State, Nation, or over Many of us travel across the State, Nation, or over seas for our workseas for our work
Those who live in, and are used to, a cooler climate, Those who live in, and are used to, a cooler climate, should take special care when going to hot/humid should take special care when going to hot/humid climatesclimates
Go Prepared! Go Prepared!
Acclimate: plan in extra Acclimate: plan in extra time (several days) to time (several days) to adjust to hot working adjust to hot working conditionsconditions
Gradually build up Gradually build up exposure time, and exposure time, and adjust work routines, to adjust work routines, to increase heat toleranceincrease heat tolerance
Pay special attention to employees:
That are new Just returning from being sick Are absent for more than 2 weeks Just moved from a cooler climate During heat-wave events
Preventing Heat-Related IllnessAcclimatize
Preventing Heat-Related Illness Preventing Heat-Related Illness Information for EmployeesInformation for Employees
WSU strives to prevent heat-related WSU strives to prevent heat-related illness by:illness by:
Monitoring the work day weather & Monitoring the work day weather & tracking heat indextracking heat index
Scheduling tasks to minimize physical Scheduling tasks to minimize physical exertion on hot daysexertion on hot days
Advising employees to pace themselvesAdvising employees to pace themselves Encouraging frequent breaks on hot daysEncouraging frequent breaks on hot days Assigning workers a radio, pager, or cell Assigning workers a radio, pager, or cell
phone to keep in contact with base and phone to keep in contact with base and each othereach other
Providing annual heat-related illness Providing annual heat-related illness awareness trainingawareness training
Providing CPR and First Aid trainingProviding CPR and First Aid training
Preventing Heat-Related Illness Preventing Heat-Related Illness Information for EmployeesInformation for Employees
Providing:Providing: Appropriate PPEAppropriate PPE
Cooling vests and bandanasCooling vests and bandanasHats, sunglasses, etc.Hats, sunglasses, etc.
UVA/UVB rated sun glassesUVA/UVB rated sun glasses Sun screen (SPF 15 or above and Sun screen (SPF 15 or above and
UVA/UVB effective)UVA/UVB effective) Easy access to water via water bottles, Easy access to water via water bottles,
coolers, hydration packs, and/or coolers, hydration packs, and/or transportation to base water supplytransportation to base water supply
WSU strives to prevent heat-related illness by:
Preventing Heat-Related IllnessPreventing Heat-Related IllnessWork SmartWork Smart
Schedule the hardest Schedule the hardest work for the cooler work for the cooler parts of the dayparts of the day
Alternate heavy work Alternate heavy work with light work when with light work when possiblepossible
Pace yourselfPace yourself Keep hydratedKeep hydrated
Increase breaks when: Conditions are very hotWork requires high exertion levelsProtective clothing limits evaporative cooling
Preventing Heat-Related IllnessPreventing Heat-Related IllnessWork SmartWork Smart
Keep an on co-workers for symptoms of heat illness such as crankiness and denial
ESTABLISH A BUDDY SYSTEM!
Stay Cool!
Remove PPE and excess
clothing during breaks
Preventing Heat-Related IllnessWork Smart
Preventing Heat-Related IllnessPreventing Heat-Related IllnessWork SmartWork Smart
Wear proper clothingWear proper clothing Light coloredLight colored Light weightLight weight Natural fibers Natural fibers Hat with a brimHat with a brim Cooling vest or Cooling vest or
bandanas may be bandanas may be helpful in some caseshelpful in some cases
Work in the shade or out of direct sun when possible
It is important to drink water throughout the day or It is important to drink water throughout the day or dehydration resultsdehydration results
When dehydrated the amount of sweat that can be When dehydrated the amount of sweat that can be produced decreases, and the body can’t properly produced decreases, and the body can’t properly cool itselfcool itself
Do not wait for thirst before drinking water Do not wait for thirst before drinking water Water replaces body fluid lost by sweatingWater replaces body fluid lost by sweating
Preventing Heat-Related IllnessStay Hydrated
Proper hydration is key to preventing heat illness
One quart or more of water over the course of an hour may be necessary when the work environment is hot, and a person may be sweating more than usual as they work
Preventing Heat-Related IllnessPreventing Heat-Related IllnessStay Hydrated Stay Hydrated
A quart of water is suggested because A quart of water is suggested because the body can produce 1/2 gallon (2 the body can produce 1/2 gallon (2 quarts) of sweat per hour in hot quarts) of sweat per hour in hot environmentsenvironments
It is also important to incorporate It is also important to incorporate electrolyte-containing drinks in your electrolyte-containing drinks in your daily fluid intakedaily fluid intake
~1 cup every 15 minutes
Drinking water sources:Drinking water sources: Be closeable & have a tapBe closeable & have a tap Clearly markedClearly marked Suitably coolSuitably cool Individual cupsIndividual cups Bottled waterBottled water Hydration packs called camelbacks-Hydration packs called camelbacks-
users sip water through a tubeusers sip water through a tube
Photo credit: UC Davis
Worker wearing hydration pack
Hydration pack
Preventing Heat-Related IllnessStay Hydrated
STOPSTOP
All ActivityAll Activity if you becomeif you becomeLight-headedLight-headedConfusedConfusedWeakWeakFaintFaintOr have a pounding heart or trouble breathingOr have a pounding heart or trouble breathing
Take a Break and Rest in a cool placeDrink fluidsLoosen or shed unnecessary clothingLie Down
Notify Supervisor immediately, if you or a co-worker experience symptoms of heat-related illness
What You Can Do For OthersWhat You Can Do For Others Treatment for Heat Exhaustion & StrokeTreatment for Heat Exhaustion & Stroke Transport person to base, or to cooler, shaded area so Transport person to base, or to cooler, shaded area so
person can rest and lay downperson can rest and lay down Get help on the way: Get help on the way: call basecall base and/or 911 and/or 911 Do not leave person alone!Do not leave person alone! Loosen and remove heavy clothing that restricts Loosen and remove heavy clothing that restricts
evaporation and coolingevaporation and cooling If person is alert and not nauseated, provide fluids such If person is alert and not nauseated, provide fluids such
as cool water, juice, sports drinks, or non-caffeinated as cool water, juice, sports drinks, or non-caffeinated soft drinks (~ cup every 15 minutes).soft drinks (~ cup every 15 minutes).
Fan the person, spray or mist with cool water, apply wet cloth to skin
Do not further expose the person to heat this day. Have them rest and continue to drink cool water and electrolyte drinks
Get Help on the Way!Get Help on the Way!
Call 911!Call 911!When person does not feel When person does not feel better in about 15 minutes, better in about 15 minutes, or sooneror sooner, if they show signs , if they show signs of heat strokeof heat stroke
SECONDS COUNT!
If You Suspect Heat StrokeIf You Suspect Heat StrokeWhile waiting for medical help to While waiting for medical help to
arrive:arrive:Cool the person using whatever methods availableDo not give person fluids to drink If emergency 911 medical personnel are delayed; call the
hospital emergency room for further instruction
Cooling Methods Immerse the person in a tub of cool waterPlace the person in a cool showerSpray them with cool water from a hoseSponge the person with cool water If the humidity is low, wrap person in a
cool wet sheet and fan them vigorouslyApply ice packs under arms and to the
groin area
In Summary: Work Smart!In Summary: Work Smart!
Stay hydrated! Drink water/fluids frequently!Stay hydrated! Drink water/fluids frequently!Know the signs and symptoms of heat related Know the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses and take them seriously illnesses and take them seriously Consider sports drinks when sweating a lotConsider sports drinks when sweating a lotAvoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks, and heavy Avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks, and heavy meals before or during workmeals before or during workPlan work tasks for heat reliefPlan work tasks for heat reliefPace yourselfPace yourselfAcclimatizeAcclimatizeWear appropriate clothingWear appropriate clothingTake regular breaksTake regular breaksKeep an eye on your buddy!Keep an eye on your buddy!
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A Word AboutA Word AboutUltraviolet Radiation (UV)Ultraviolet Radiation (UV) Ultraviolet radiation is energy from the sunUltraviolet radiation is energy from the sun Responsible for sunburn and Responsible for sunburn and skin cancersskin cancers Three types of UV Rays come from the sun:Three types of UV Rays come from the sun:
UVA passes through the ozone layer, not blocked by UVA passes through the ozone layer, not blocked by glass or most sunscreens, penetrate deep into the skinglass or most sunscreens, penetrate deep into the skin
UVB only some absorbed in ozone layer thought to cause UVB only some absorbed in ozone layer thought to cause most sunburns, block by glass and some sunscreen most sunburns, block by glass and some sunscreen
UVC is absorbed by the ozone layerUVC is absorbed by the ozone layer Can track UV intensity levels by monitoring the UV Can track UV intensity levels by monitoring the UV
Index: Index: www.epa.gov/sunwise/uvindex.htmlwww.epa.gov/sunwise/uvindex.html Enter zip code for UV index of interestEnter zip code for UV index of interest Sign up for UV email alerts for your areaSign up for UV email alerts for your area The Index was developed by the National Weather The Index was developed by the National Weather
Service and the EPAService and the EPA
UV IndexUV Index
UV UV IndexIndex
Exposure Exposure LevelLevel
0 to 20 to 2 LowLow
3 to 53 to 5 ModerateModerate
6 to 76 to 7 HighHigh
8 to 8 to 1010
Very HighVery High
11+11+ ExtremeExtreme
The UV Index provides a daily (next-day) forecast by zip code of the expected risk of overexposure to the sun. The index predicts UV intensity levels on a scale of 1 to 11+.
The UV index takes into account clouds and other local conditions that affect the amount of UV radiation reaching the ground
www.epa.gov/sunwise/uvindex.html
Health Effects Health Effects of UV Over-Exposureof UV Over-Exposure
Sunburn:Sunburn: is an inflammation of the skin that is caused is an inflammation of the skin that is caused by UV radiation from the sun or UV tanning lampsby UV radiation from the sun or UV tanning lamps
Frequent UV ray overexposure effects:Frequent UV ray overexposure effects:Skin DamageSkin Damage: may cause scarring, freckling, drying : may cause scarring, freckling, drying
out of, or premature wrinkling of the skin out of, or premature wrinkling of the skin Skin Cancer:Skin Cancer: is directly linked to skin cancer is directly linked to skin cancerEye DamageEye Damage: may burn the cornea, and increase the : may burn the cornea, and increase the
risk of developing macular degeneration (a leading risk of developing macular degeneration (a leading cause of blindness), and cataracts cause of blindness), and cataracts
Immune System DamageImmune System Damage: potential to cause : potential to cause immune system damageimmune system damage
Skin CancerSkin Cancer Skin cancer is the most common form of human Skin cancer is the most common form of human
cancer cancer (~ 1 million new cases occur annually)(~ 1 million new cases occur annually) Approximately, half of all Americans who live to age Approximately, half of all Americans who live to age
65 will develop skin cancer at least once65 will develop skin cancer at least once Skin cancer refers to three different conditions. From Skin cancer refers to three different conditions. From
the least to the most dangerous, they are:the least to the most dangerous, they are: Basal cellBasal cell carcinoma carcinoma Squamous cellSquamous cell carcinoma carcinoma MelanomaMelanoma most serious as can metastasize and most serious as can metastasize and
spread quickly throughout the bodyspread quickly throughout the body The most common warning signs of skin cancer is a The most common warning signs of skin cancer is a
change in the appearance of the skin, such as a new change in the appearance of the skin, such as a new growth or a sore that will not healgrowth or a sore that will not heal
Recognizing Skin Cancer Recognizing Skin Cancer
A change in the size, shape, or color A change in the size, shape, or color of an existing moleof an existing mole
The appearance of a new, abnormal, The appearance of a new, abnormal, or "ugly-looking" mole.or "ugly-looking" mole.
The texture of an existing mole The texture of an existing mole changes and becomes hard, lumpy, or changes and becomes hard, lumpy, or scaly.scaly.
A mole may feel different and itch, A mole may feel different and itch, ooze, or bleed, but it usually is not ooze, or bleed, but it usually is not painfulpainful
The A-B-C-D’s of The A-B-C-D’s of Recognizing MelanomaRecognizing Melanoma
Watch moles for:Watch moles for:
AA AsymmetryAsymmetry -The shape of 1/2 doesn’t -The shape of 1/2 doesn’t match the othermatch the other
BB BorderBorder -The edges are ragged, notched, -The edges are ragged, notched, or blurredor blurred
CC ColorColor -The color is uneven: Shades of -The color is uneven: Shades of black, brown, and tan, or areas of white, black, brown, and tan, or areas of white, gray, red, or bluegray, red, or blue
D D DiameterDiameter - There is a change in size - There is a change in size
Melanoma causes ~75% of skin cancer deaths annually
1 in 4 people that develop melanoma are under 40
A
B
C
D
UV Protection GuidelinesUV Protection Guidelines
Minimize sun exposure at midday (10AM to 4PM)Use broad spectrum sunscreen SPF15 of higher
(offers UVA & UVB protection) Reapply sunscreen every 2 hoursWear a broad brimmed hat (at least 2” to 3” brim
all around), and long sleeve shirts and pantsWear sunglasses that are labeled to block 99 to
100% of UVA and UVB radiation. No UV Label-No Buy!
Incorporate heat-related illness prevention guidelines so not to develop a heat-related illness while working in the sun, and in addition for UV protection:
ANSI Z80.3 UV
ANSI Z87.1 Safety
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