Occupational heats stress study at Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Heat stress is a symptom that can cause bodily failure and is associated with workrelated illness. Many studies have been carried out both in the country and outside the country. This study is conducted in a cross-sectional way to identify the risks and levels that enable the occurrence of Heat Stress (HS) symptoms. In addition, this study also conducts experimental studies by demonstrating the parameters adopting HS-related parameters. Climate condition in Malaysia has undergone a major change from year to year and in parallel with this, there has been an increase in heat stress cases in Malaysia. Consequently, the level of awareness of HS is very important and needs to be taken seriously. A total of 80 samples were used to determine the HS risk, they were supplied with the questionnaire (Heat Strain Score Index) to determine the Heat Score Index and two selected areas (Indoor & Outdoor) in conducting measurement parameters related to exposure to Heat Stroke using the Wet Bulb Globe Thermometer WBGT). As a result of this study, it was found that the two areas carried out by measurement were risky areas for the occurrence of HS. In the indoor working area, the minimum reading of the Dry Bulb is 28.73 °C while the minimum reading at the outdoor working area is 30.10 °C while the maximum reading of the dry bulb is the readings is 29.59 °C and 31.76 °C for both areas. The result of HSSI states that worker that work Indoor only about 27.50% in the safe level or green zone meanwhile the other 72.50% in the alarm level or yellow zone based on the HSSI total final score. In the working area and outdoor, the data obtained showed that more than half of the total respondent is in the danger level or red zone. The data show 57.50% are exposed to the heat strain meanwhile 42.50% of the respondent is in the alarm zone or yellow zone. From the study data, the has been obtained, it can be concluded that the heat stress and heat stress-related illness could be occurring.