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This program helps inform KAUST researchers, staff, students and contractors who are required to perform work outdoors as part of their normal work or research scope. Those who have the potential to be exposed to high or very high temperatures must be aware of the risks and more importantly, to know what control measures to follow to prevent a personal injury in high temperatures, particularly those who engage in field research as a part of their jobs.
More information can be found here: Heat Illness Prevention
Prevention of heat illness is important, particularly during summer months when ambient temperatures are commonly above 40˚C with high humidity levels. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is not able to lose enough heat to off-set the heat generated by physical work and external heat sources. This causes fatigue and impairs mental and physical performance, which can compromise safety and can even be fatal. Most often laboratory users are not exposed to high ambient temperatures, but they could be during field research activities. It is, therefore, necessary to have knowledge of the conditions that can cause heat illness, and also the precautionary measures that are necessary to prevent heat illness conditions. Heat illnesses are preventable if you know and implement preventative action.
