Whether indoors or outdoors, workers need protection from high heat environments. Find out what to include in your heat stress protocol.
It didn't seem particularly hot that day. And we were already pushing up against the deadline, so me and some of the guys decided to work through...
I work in a small crew with three other guys. On one 90 degree day, we were doing some emergency roadwork and my co-worker Mike was complaining about...
I have a journeyman electrician friend who often works on construction sites, and she told me that she was working one job where the boss made sure...
In college, I worked as a landscaper for a work-study program and I clearly remember the day my employer bought a tent for us to rest in on breaks...
We can learn a lot about hydration by studying the people who push their bodies to the limit. Find out what research on athletic performance can teach us about...
It's more than just sunburns. Learn about the sun-related risks outdoor workers face.
Knowing the effects of heat stress is one of the best tools for keeping workers safe during the hotter months. Get started by learning six of its serious consequences.
Hot summer days aren't the only contributors to heat stress. Find out which other factors you need to watch out for.
Everyone knows it's important to avoid dehydration, but not everyone knows why. Learn about the (often scary) outcomes of excess fluid loss.
Performance and protection are critical for safety apparel, but it doesn't mean you have to sacrifice comfort. Learn more about moisture wicking clothing.
Staying hydrated is an important part of workplace safety. Learn about the effects of dehydration and how to prevent them.
It has a fancy-sounding scientific name, but hyponatremia is means something really simple: low levels of sodium in the blood.According to the Mayo Clinic, hyponatremia...
Dehydration takes place when the body uses or loses more fluid than it takes in, and it can have a devastating impact on an employee's health and performance. Even a...
Hydration is about more than drinking fluids. Individual differences in lifestyle can increase or decrease the likelihood of dehydration. If you want to promote...
Your choice of apparel can greatly impact your safety on the job. If you are working against the elements, on any given day you could be battling heat, humidity, rain or...
Working outside during the summer months increases the risk of heat-related illnesses, so it's important to go over how to identify the symptoms of heat-related...
Generally, our bodies sweat to cool us down. This can lead to dehydration as moisture is expelled from the skin and, of course, this creates concerns for overheating in...
While it may not be the first item that comes to mind as essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), a cooling towel can play a crucial role in ensuring the health...
