Heat stress is Australia's number one natural killer, accounting for the deaths of more people than floods, cyclones, bushfires and storms combined. This ViTool Talk helps to clarify the early signs and prevent it from becoming serious. Strategies discussed include smart work design, appropriate clothing, adequate hydration and effective hot weather policies that help to help reduce the risk of heat stress.

This talk, along with others in the series, focus on how workplace design and healthy routines can help your workplace walk the talk on health and safety. They can be used to stimulate learning and encourage discussion on a range of important topics, teaching workers how to identify, report, and manage workplace hazards.