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Weekly Safety Meeting – Protecting Workers from Heat

Weekly Safety Meeting – Protecting Workers from Heat

Protecting Workers from Heat At times, workers may be required to work in hot environments for long periods. When the human body is unable to maintain a normal temperature, heat illnesses can occur and may even result in death. It is also important to consider that hot work environments may...

Safety Tip of the Week – Protecting Workers from Heat

Safety Tip of the Week – Protecting Workers from Heat

Protecting Workers from Heat Working outdoors in hot weather can result in serious illness or even death. Workers exposed to extreme heat may experience symptoms of heat-related illnesses (HRI), such as heat cramps, heat rash, heat exhaustion, fainting, heat stroke, and other symptoms.  Heat-related illness is also linked to injuries...