This site has been created to provide information to those considering undertaking activity in hot climates or hot working environments.
If you are not aware of the dangers, the symptoms, and suitable first aid treatment in the field then heat can be lethal.
Heat Kills
Heatstroke arising from exercise is the greatest danger healthy humans are likely to face when active in hot environments
Why, when and where is the danger?
Direct sunlight is not the only risk.
Your ambient temp is a determining factor, how much exercise are you undertaking is the next big factor. Read more..
What to do?
Risk Factors
There are a number of factors which have been linked to increased risk of heat illness and heat stroke. Read more..
Work, sports and expeditions
General guidelines
We have done thinking
Heat stroke risk in the UK is significantly on the rise. The UK is experiencing increasingly dangerous weather.
The site has been revised in line with comments provided by The Royal Geographical Society Medical Cell who provide specialist medical advice to expeditions. While containing much useful information the site does not have any official standing or authority.
Many thanks are due to Prof. David Warrell of Oxford University who reviewed Claire’s death and revised and improved the RGS guidance on heat and acclimatisation.
