WorkSafeBC reminding workers about the dangers of too much sun

With temperatures sizzling, WorkSafe BC is reminding employers and workers to stay safe while out in the sun in order to reduce their risk of developing heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

“Outdoor work increases in the summer months, and both employers and workers need to be aware of the dangers of sun exposure and heat stress,” Barry Nakahara, senior manager of prevention field services at WorkSafeBC, said.

The organization said that last year they accepted 38 claims for work-related injuries related to heat stress, which is a preventable condition.

Some of the symptoms for heat exhaustion include sweating, muscle cramps, fainting and dizziness. For heat stroke, WorkSafe BC warns to take extra care if you experience an increased breathing rate, confusion, seizures, and cardiac arrest.