OHSA appeals to those working in the sun and heat to take precautions

OHSA publish precautions for those working in the sun and heat

The Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA), have urged those who work in the sun and heat, to take all the necessary measures to prevent health problems which might have serious consequences.

The authority advises employers to ensure that the buildings which house their workers have smooth and pale coloured walls to reflect as much heat as possible.

Another method the authority recommends is that of ensuring that heat is reflected off the rooftops and increasing insulation of walls and rooftops. They also add that ensuring that buildings are also shaded either through trees or through other shades could also help.

Among the other suggestions made for workers who work outside, the authority mentions the possibility to  plan working hours outside the worst sunshine hours, the use of big umbrellas for shade, wearing hats and sunglasses among others.

Those interested in reading about the dangers associated with this type of work, the measures to be taken as well as information on the duty-holders are invited to look at the OHSA’s guidance document, downloadable for free from the OHSA’s website.