A Review on Heat Stress Issues Among Workers at Automotive Service Centre

Mohd Nasrull Abdol Rahman; Afiq Aiman Adnan

doi:10.37934/araset.32.3.334341

Authors

Mohd Nasrull Abdol Rahman Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia
Afiq Aiman Adnan Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.32.3.334341

Keywords:

Heat stress, service centre, automotive, maintenance workers, heat stroke

Abstract

Heat stress is a common occupational hazard workers experience in industries requiring outdoor and indoor activities. This article reviews the risk exposure occurrence of heat stress at automotive service centres for indoor and outdoor settings. The review article aims to investigate the problems and propose solutions that can be implemented to alleviate the symptoms of heat stress experienced by workers at automotive service centres that specialise in repairing tyres. The causes and symptoms of heat stress, such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, are discussed at the beginning of this review. Generally, workers in automotive service centres must contend with various industrial adversities, including exposure to hot environments, machinery, and radiant heat.