Conclusions
Australian occupational hygienists and specialists showed concerns over heat stress, but did
not show strong willingness to amend heat prevention recommendations to management
or companies. The Australian workplaces may not be well-prepared for the likelihood of
increasing incidence of heat stress due to climate change. The major heat prevention barriers
recognized by the participants were lack of awareness, lack of training, lack of management
commitment, and low compliance of heat prevention policies. The high proportion of participants
not satisfied with current heat prevention measures indicates there is a need for further
development of current heat management strategies in the Australian workplaces.