Pins and Needles

摘要

Hot and bothered: As we get into the dog days of summer, outdoor workers not only have to contend with humid, sticky weather, but with stinging insects such as hornets, wasps and various ant species. Any worker who spends time outside can be at risk, whether that person be a farmer, forestry worker, land-scaper, groundskeeper, gardener, painter, roofer, paver, construction worker, labourer or mechanic. Deadly dose: The health effects of being stung by insects range from mild discomfort or pain to a lethal reaction for those who are allergic to the insects venom, notes the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in Washington, D.C. Anaphylactic shock is the body's severe allergic reaction to a bite or sting and requires immediate care. The CCOHS notes that symptoms of anaphylactic shock can appear immediately, within minutes or up to 30 minutes after being stung.