Introduction
- Heat is the main weather related killer disease in many countries (CDC, 2006).
- Over exposure to severe heat conditions has been found to cause killer diseases.
- These diseases include; heat exhaustion, heat rash, hyperthermia, prickly heat, high body temperature, Skin cancers among others.
United Arab Emirates Situation
- United Arab Emirates is located in Tropical weather (Joubert, 2012).
- Tropical weather is associated with Hot and Humid seasons.
- These season is dominant all year round.
- Due to this conditions, the people in the country are exposed to the above stated diseases.
- To carb this The united Arab Emirates government has introduced public awareness campaign to help reduce severe exposure to this conditions.
- This is through the Health Authority Abu Dhabi ( HAAD).
Objective of HAAD
- To raise awareness of the negative effects of heat exposure (HAAD, 2013).
- Provide health and support materials to increase training, awareness and education.
- Support EHSMS.
HAAD Target Audience
The target audience for HAAD include:
- Safety and Health Personnel in all companies (HAAD, 2013).
- Employers.
- Workers exposed to heat and contracted diseases associated with exposure to heat.
HAAD Practical Solutions To Reduce Heat Problems
- Establishing and Enforcing work in heat locations and designing procedures (Joubert, 2012).
- Informing and training workers and supervisors in recognizing symptoms related to heat stress.
- Implementation of First Aid in heat related complications.
- Encouraging good hydration and re-hydration practices.
- Providing adequate clean drinking water to workers.
- Providing workers with appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing.
- Preforming Pre – placement training.
Advantages of The Project
- Reduces Occurrences of heat related diseases (Joubert, 2012).
- Reduces the treatment costs.
- Improves working conditions.
- Reduces Companies’ expenditures.
Disadvantages
Despite the great benefits of the project, The initiative does not provide clear procedures on how the affected people are treated.
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