This document discusses occupational heat stress and provides information about its causes, effects, symptoms, and prevention. It notes that heat stress results from the net heat burden on the body from work, the environment, and clothing. It affects workers exposed to hot indoor or outdoor conditions, especially those wearing PPE or with certain medical conditions. Types of heat stress include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat syncope, heat cramps, and heat rash. Each has specific symptoms and first aid responses. Prevention strategies involve engineering controls, work practices, PPE, training, and acclimation. The document emphasizes drinking water, taking breaks in cool areas, and calling for emergency help for severe cases like heat stroke.