Heat Related Illnesses
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Safety measures in place as heat warning declared for OkanaganThe new warning system was developed after the deadly heat dome of 2021, which claimed about 600 lives across B.C.CanadaJul 21, 2023
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‘Listen to your body’: London Health Sciences Centre urges awareness on heat-related illnessesThe London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is bringing awareness to the dangers of severe heat-related illnesses as Londoners continue to battle the unpredictable summer heat.WeatherJul 29, 2022
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Extreme heat could put Okanagan workers at riskThe BC Fruit Growers Association says many orchards are taking steps to ensure their workers are safe.HealthJul 28, 2022
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As temperatures rise in B.C.’s Southern Interior, health agency issues heat reminder, safety tipsEnvironment Canada is forecasting sunny skies and daily highs of 30 to 35 C through to Saturday for the Okanagan, Shuswap, Similkameen and Boundary regions.HealthJul 28, 2021
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‘Take this seriously’: Kelowna emergency doctor on unprecedented heat waveTemperatures in many regions across B.C. have been record breaking, including the Okanagan, where highs in some communities are hovering close to 45 Celsius.NewsJun 29, 2021
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Hot Okanagan weather brings increased risk of heat related illness at work“With temperatures in the Okanagan Valley forecast to remain well-above the seasonal average through the weekend, WorkSafeBC is alerting employers and workers of an increased risk of developing symptoms of heat stress and heat stroke.”HealthJul 2, 2015
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