Construction companies working outdoors in the province of Alicante launched a special operation to cope with the sweltering days left by the heat wave in the province. Just like the farmers stop at 12 noon avoid heat stroke At the bottom of the terrace, the Public Works Employers Association has introduced self-protection measures to ensure the health safety of its workers.
From the very beginning, The day starts at 6 am and ends at 2 pm. Every job has a person tasked with providing clean water to their co-workers, showers provided whenever possible – working on asphalt is not the same as working in a building construction. There are shaded areas, as well as breaks for hydration: Every hour of outdoor work more or less, with a ten-minute break in the shade to drink water and take a break, according to the Public Works Federation.
Saharan heat wave the state is taking a break from today and the aphorisms won’t cross 34 degrees, Twelve fewer than yesterday, in a state that will last through the weekend as it comes with the third wave of August. However, the nights will be stifling due to the high humidity on the coastline of the province. In fact, the University of Alicante Climatology Laboratory has confirmed that conditions like “Africa” occur along the coastline due to humidity, where the human body is exposed to thermal sensations of 51 degrees. For example, it was triggered by a 51 degree wind chill yesterday afternoon in Alicante when the thermometer showed 37 degrees and 60% humidity.
this heatstroke requires immediate treatment. If left untreated, it can quickly damage the brain, heart, kidneys, and muscles. The longer treatment is delayed, the worse the damage becomes, increasing the risk of serious complications or death.
Tips include avoiding midday (between 12-17) sun exposure and generally avoid prolonged sun exposure or sleeping in the sun. if you notice tired or dizzy, go to a cool or ventilated place and loosen your clothes.
To maintain a constant core body temperature (37°C ± 1°C), Man has a number of physical and physiological mechanisms. regulating the temperature at which it is possible to produce or lose heat to adapt to environmental conditions even when excessive: the blood vessels of the skin dilate, which directs blood towards the body surface (which is why the skin turns red) and the sweat glands are stimulated, which dissipates heat, increasing sweating.
However, if the physical activity performed is intense and the work environment is very hot these mechanisms may be insufficient and cause decompensation of the internal temperature as a result of heat build-up.
this Construction Labor Foundation Considering the large number of works done outdoors in the construction industry and the magnitude of the damage that can be caused by heat, he argues that environmental conditions should be handled as follows: risk factors to be included in preventive management Developing action plans to reduce the negative consequences of studies.
Company interventions should be directed mainly at implementing organizational measures. Key actions to take include: Managing a phased acclimatization process to increase workers’ tolerance for heat. Provide water regularly in easily accessible locations and guarantees their replacement.
Reduce the physical load of the job, to limit certain tasks during the hours of the highest thermal stress, to disperse tasks with greater physical demands, to facilitate mechanical means to avoid effort. Schedule breaks regularly. Enable shaded areas and air-conditioned buildings. For example, adapt work schedules to consider starting the day earlier.