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Hong Kong expands heat stress monitoring to better protect outdoor workers
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (260+ words) Data to be used from eight additional sites across the city in an effort to provide more accurate readings and issue faster warnings Hong Kong's labour authorities have expanded heat stress monitoring to include data from 10 sites, enabling faster alerts…...
3 ways to help outdoor workers avoid heat shock on hot sunny days
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (408+ words) Working outdoors in hot weather conditions poses many health risks. To protect themselves, workers need to pay attention. .. 3 ways to help outdoor workers avoid heat shock on hot sunny days Working outdoors in hot weather conditions poses many health risks....
Safety: Cold Water Awareness Week
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (45+ words) newscentermaine. com Safety: Cold Water Awareness Week To stream NCM on your phone, you need the NCM app. Download the NCM app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You Leave, Check This Out...
Cold Water Dangers Lurk Despite Warm Weather
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (300+ words) MAINE, USA " The first full week of April is Cold Water Awareness Week. A reminder that despite temperatures warming up and short sleeves making a comeback, water temperatures are still dangerously cold. Water has a higher specific heat than land,…...
DNR: As ice recedes, safe practices around cold water are critical
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (234+ words) Each year approximately 30% of all fatal boating accidents occur during the cold-water period, defined as anytime the water is below 70 degrees. Many of these incidents involve victims who weren't wearing a life jacket. The best way to survive a fall…...
Tindi ng init? : Phil Health covers heat-related illnesses amid rising temperatures
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (61+ words) Manila Bulletin Press Escape to quit searching Tindi ng init? : Phil Health covers heat-related illnesses amid rising temperatures Marcos orders distribution of P8 B for barangay projects Man arrested for raping stepdaughter Filipinos seek help: DFA logs steady repatriation requests amid…...
Asia News Wrap: Bangkok heat wave reaches 'dangerous' level, and more
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (244+ words) Here are a few stories from around Asia you may have missed this week Bangkok sizzles amidst heat wave, reaches dangerous level A Thai woman uses a large fan to cool off at a street food court in Bangkok, Thailand,…...
[PHOTOS] Body of Missing Freerider Found in Avalanche Near Obertauern, Austria, After Massive 2-Day Search
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (429+ words) A 40-year-old freerider has been found dead after being buried in an avalanche near Plattenspitze, following an extensive two-day search involving around 60 mountain rescuers in Austria's Salzburg region. The skier, from Slovakia, was reported missing Friday afternoon, April 3, after failing…...
Ergodyne Readies Work Crews for the Dangers of Warmer Temps
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (155+ words) With innovative new cooling gear and a revamped line of worksite shelters Aside from making work uncomfortable, heat slows reaction times, clouds decision-making and increases the risk of serious incidents. For crews working long shifts in direct sun, high humidity…...
The 6 Most Common Winter Hazards for Dogs
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (825+ words) Home " Pets " The 6 Most Common Winter Hazards for Dogs When a dog's core temperature drops below 99 degrees Fahrenheit, they can experience hypothermia, a life-threatening condition that develops when the body loses heat faster than it can generate warmth. Puppies, seniors,…...