Engineering Controls. The best engineering controls to prevent heat-related illness is to make the work environment cooler and to reduce manual workload with mechanization. A variety of engineering controls can reduce workers' exposure to heat: Air conditioning, Increased general ventilation
, Cooling fans
, Local exhaust ventilation at points of high heat production or moisture, Reflective shields to redirect radiant heat
, Insulation of hot surfaces Elimination of steam leaks
, Cooled seats or benches for rest breaks
, Use of mechanical equipment to reduce manual work, Misting fans that produce a spray of fine water droplets.
