Heat Stress is a serious type of Heat Illness. Heat Illness can affect us all, however you might be at higher risk if you:

• Work in a high heat environment
• Work outdoors
• Are 65 years or older
• Are overweight
• Have cardiovascular disease
• Have high blood pressure
• Take certain medications

Please consider sharing this Infographic with your colleagues to spread awareness about Heat Stress Prevention.

Learn more about how to protect yourself with UCR's Heat Illness Written Program.

For more information, please contact ehssafety@ucr.edu