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Protect Yourself Heat Stress When the body is unable to cool itself by sweating, several heat-induced illnesses such as heat stress or heat exhaustion and the more severe heat stroke can occur, and can result in death. Factors Leading to Heat Stress High temperature and humidity; direct sun or heat; limited air movement; physical exertion; poor physical condition; some medicines; and inadequate tolerance for hot workplaces. Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
Symptoms of Heat Stroke
Preventing Heat Stress
What to Do for Heat-Related Illness
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