Working in heat can cause illnesses that last weeks, months, or lifetimes. Many even succumb to heat-related illnesses every year—especially in the first hot week of the summer.
OSHA states 50-70 percent of heat-related fatalities happen in the first few days of working in warm environments. This is due to poor acclimatization, abnormal heat (bakeries, factories, steel mills), and weather. If your team is working under these conditions, then special precautions should be prepared—especially with new staff who aren’t used to the conditions. Let’s go over our collated facts and suggestions listed by OSHA and experts.
Heat-Related Illnesses – Warning Signs, Symptoms
Preventative Measures, Treatment, and Planning – Employer/Employee Solutions
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