Taking It Easy in the Heat
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...
Heat Stress - Knowledge Center
Welcome to the Heat Stress Knowledge Center. There are numerous jobs throughout the country that involve hot environments, both indoors and out. And since working in these conditions can affect the body’s ability to cool itself down, workers must be educated about the dangers of heat stress and dehydration and how to prevent them both.
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Identifying Heat-Related Illness
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...
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Dehydration
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...
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Hot Weather Hazards
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...
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Worker Heat Stress & Dehydration
Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress and dehydration. Exposure to extreme heat can result in illnesses and injuries. Prevention of heat stress and dehydration in workers is (more...)
The Biggest Summer Safety Issues and Solutions to Address Them
Summer is here and that means being even more aware of safety hazards and challenges your workers will face every day. High heat, temperature extremes, noisy work environments, working at heights, confined space situations; increased (more...)
Worker Heat Stress & Dehydration - Are You Prepared?
Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress and dehydration. Exposure to extreme heat can result in illnesses and injuries. Prevention of heat stress and dehydration in workers is (more...)
Heat Stress: Are you and your workers FULLY protected?
Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress. Exposure to extreme heat can result in illnesses and injuries. Prevention of heat stress in workers is important. Employers should provide (more...)
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7 Basic Hydration Facts Every Worker Should Be Aware Of
Does coffee dehydrate you? Learn the answer to this and other basic hydration questions.
