WHAT'S AT STAKE Heat, whether from the sun or from your work environment, can create a life-threatening emergency. WHAT'S THE DANGER Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the three main types of illness which result from working on hot and humid conditions. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Heat cramps are painful but not life-threatening: They most often occur in the leg and stomach muscles, and are caused by an imbalance of water and salt in the body. Water, rest and a lightly salted snack will help. [membership level="1,2,3" show_noaccess="true"] Heat exhaustion is more serious: It can be caused by either too little water or loss of […]