Strategy for Improving the Application of Occupational Health and Safety Management System in Heat Related Illness Prevention in XYZ Industrial Area

In some countries including Middle East, extreme high temperatures and heat waves are a routine problem that they have to face. In summer season, the temperature can reach 50 0C with relative humidity reaching 100%. XYZ industrial area is one of area that has the summer temperatures range between 330C -500C with relative humidity can reach 100%. This condition affects their industry and business, especially for working outdoors. A special strategy needed to prevent the occurring of heat related illness cases, especially for workers who works outdoor. Even though the XYZ industrial area already established regulations regarding heat stress awareness, cases of heat related illness still occur every year, with non-compliance of employers to work time restrictions policy as one caused of its happen.