Loose clothing, where such clothing is not a safety hazard, assists evaporation of sweat. Clothing of loosely woven natural fabrics assists evaporation of sweat. Wide brimmed attachments on helmets to protect from direct sunlight. Some employees have health conditions which may reduce their tolerance to heat. In such cases, advice from their doctor should be considered by employers.
Employers are responsible for providing and maintaining safe systems of work in hot conditions.
Employees are required to co-operate in applying these systems. The Act also requires employers and employees to work together to prevent accidents and injuries. When there is a difference of opinion between the employer and employees relating to safety and health, the issue should be resolved as prescribed in the Act. Information, Instruction, Training and Supervision Employers have a duty of care, under the Act, to provide information, instruction, training and supervision so that employees are not exposed to hazards. This applies to all aspects of work, including work in a hot environment.