Items Tagged with 'Heat-related illnesses'

Washington – On any given day, Republic Services sends about 15,000 trucks onto busy roads and residential streets for garbage pickup and recycling.

Should an individual in an indoor work setting use the same preventive measures for heat stress as someone working in an outdoor setting?

Washington – OSHA has launched its annual summertime campaign intended to inform employers and employees about the dangers of working in hot weather.

COOLTROLLER Double-Headed Operator Cooling Fans are designed for use on forklifts to help keep operators cool in hot weather.

Washington – The White House has designated May 23-27 as Extreme Heat Week in an effort to inform the public – including employers and workers – about how to prepare for extreme heat events.

The TD200 Tuff and Dry Wicking and Cooling Skull Cap comes in navy and high-visibility yellow.

Compatible with all Chill-Its Hydration Packs, the Chill-Its 5158 Hydration Pack Pressure Pump draws water from the hydration pack, creating a quick, pressurized stream of water.

Washington – A new YouTube video from OSHA aims to inform workers of all ages about the importance of taking precautions against heat illness.

How much hydration is enough?

Washington – OSHA administrator David Michaels is asking meteorologists and newscasters to incorporate worker safety messages into broadcasts about approaching hot weather hazards.