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645 Heat Injury and Illness Prevention: Employee Skip to main content

Radiant Heat Shielding

Radiant heat shielding is a great way to protect yourself from direct heat sources like hot surfaces, machinery, or sunlight. Barriers or shields made from heat-reflective materials can be installed around these heat sources to reduce your exposure to radiant heat. If permanent shields aren't an option, portable shields can be set up in work areas, giving you flexible protection when and where you need it. These shields help keep you cooler and safer while working.

Heat shielding significantly reduce exposure to radiant heat, which lowers the risk of heat stress.

It’s important to position radiant heat shields correctly to block direct heat without getting in the way of your work. These shields help by significantly reducing your exposure to radiant heat, lowering your risk of heat stress. This not only improves your comfort but also keeps you safer when working near hot surfaces or equipment, ensuring a safer work environment overall.

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5-3. What is the primary benefit of radiant heat shielding?