Tag: heat exhaustion
Beat the HEAT
The DOL issued a press release which provides plenty of sound advice “If you’re working outdoors, you’re at risk for heat-related illnesses that can cause serious medical problems and even death,” said Secretary Solis at stops in Anaheim, Calif.; Tucson, Ariz., and Las Vegas, Nev. “But heat illness can be prevented. This Labor Department campaign will reach across the country with a very simple message – water, rest and shade.” Each year, thousands of outdoor workers experience heat illness, which often manifests as heat exhaustion. If not quickly addressed, heat exhaustion can become heat stroke, which killed more than 30 workers last year. Heat can be a real danger for workers in jobs ranging from agriculture and landscaping to construction, road repair, airport baggage handling and even car sales. OSHA has developed heat illness educational materials in English and Spanish, as well as a curriculum to be used for workplace training.
