WSH Guidelines on Managing Heat Stress in the Workplace

Module 1: Introduction
Overview and Importance of Heat Stress Management

Module 2: Heat Stress
Understanding Heat Stress and Symptoms

Module 3: WSH Act and Legislations
Key Points of the WSH Act and Relevant Legislations

Module 4: Risk Assessment
Identifying Heat Stress Risk Factors

Module 5: Measuring Heat Stress
Methods and Tools for Measurement

Module 6: Preventing Heat Stress

• Fitness to Work
• Heat Acclimatisation
• Use of Mechanical Aids
• Work Scheduling
• Shaded Rest Areas
• Water Intake
• Worker Awareness and Clothing

Module 7: Managing Heat Illness
Early Recognition and First Aid

Module 8: Case Studies
Indoor, Outdoor, and Confined Space Environments

Module 9: Heat Stress Prevention Checklist
Practical Steps for Prevention

• Introduction to Heat Stress and its Impact on Workplace Safety
• Overview of the WSH Act and Related Subsidiary Legislation
• Conducting Risk Assessments to Manage Heat Stress Risks
• Identifying Factors Contributing to Heat Stress in Various Environments
• Measuring Heat Stress Using Established Methods and Tools
• Effective Prevention Strategies, Including Acclimatization, Scheduling, and Hydration
• Management of Heat-Related Illnesses, Including Early Recognition and First Aid
• Case Studies on Managing Heat Stress in Indoor, Outdoor, and Confined Spaces