Especially tall building and or other prominent features. If a person has been struck by lightning check for breathing and heartbeat. If there are no vital signs, begin CPR if you know how. As soon as possible, move victim away from tall objects, which could attract another lightning strike, and call paramedics. Protecting Workers in Hot Environments With the onset of summer many workers will be spending a part or all of their working day in a hot environment.
Hot environments can cause special hazards for the safety and health of workers.
The body reacts to high external temperature by circulating blood to the skin, which increases skin temperature and allows the body to give off its excess heat through the skin. However, if the muscles are being used for physical labor, less blood is available to flow to the skin and release heat. Sweating also helps the body maintain a stable internal body temperature. However, sweating is effective only if the humidity level is low enough to permit evaporation and if the fluids and salts lost are adequately replaced. If the body cannot dispose of excess heat, it will store it.