Hello, Welcome to healthcaremagic. From your query i understood that that you are suffering from Heat stress in your working environment. You may also experience the following symptoms. 1.Increased irritability 2. Loss of concentration 3. Loss of efficiency in skilled tasks 4. water and electrolyte imbalance and loss 5. Heavy load on heart 6. Fatigue and exhaustion Heat exposure may cause. Heat edema- swelling of ankles and other areas Heat rashes- skin rashes due to hot climate or Prickly heat Heat cramps- heat induced muscle cramps in legs Heat exhaustion - due to excessive sweating and muscle weakness Heat syncope - dizziness due to heat Heat stroke and hyperpyrexia- partial or complete loss of consciousness due to very high temperature. you can avoid these symptoms by taking plenty of cool water, electrolytes, sport drinks, rest in between work, avoidance of alcohol etc. Washing with cool water does not harm you. it help in reducing the heat. I think Vaseline lotion may not be helpful. Hope this helps. Take care.