Risks and safety precautions at high temperatures
It’s the height of summer, the weather is wonderful, and the workday looks promising. The fact that the weather is pleasant does not immediately indicate that it’s dangerous to work. The sun can be relentlessly intense, and in an open or unprotected environment, one must seriously take this into account. The risk of heatstroke is high, especially because its effects start before you even notice. So how to prevent heat stress? When working at heights or in extreme temperatures, you should always take extra precautions. This blog is about that.
Roofs are often made of dark materials that attract, retain, and convert heat. When the job at height is time-consuming, it becomes difficult to minimize exposure to this heat. With prolonged exposure, you run the risk of two forms of heat: