A study on the awareness of heat stroke among construction worker / Nur Hafizah Youszelan

The increase of thermal environment in urban spaces contribute to the phenomena of heat stoke due to excessive of heat radiant. Therefore, there is and to acknowledge the awareness of heat stroke to prevent any high risk occur in future. The purpose of of this research study is to recommend or suggest on awareness of heat stroke among construction worker at construction site. The results of this study are expected to produce more knowledge and prevention step to reduce heat related illness scenario. The research methodology used in this study is literature review and case study on selected construction project in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This study contributes in definition and symptoms of heat stroke in general term, more specific on the factor and effect of heat stress towards the construction workers and proposed suggestions on awareness of heat stroke among the workers to reduce heat related-illness incident happen in future.