Heat

Washington — Indoor and outdoor workers exposed to excessive heat can find safety tips in a newly released OSHA video.

What types of materials and design features should be considered when selecting personal protective equipment for heat stress?

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently reintroduced in both the House and Senate would require OSHA to develop a standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses in indoor and outdoor settings.

How can advanced heat safety programs make workplaces safer?

San Diego — Teamwork erodes when workers are exposed to hot or even mildly warm conditions, according to the results of a recent study conducted by University of California, San Diego researchers.

Washington — Protecting crane operators from heat-related injury and illness is the focus of a recently published report from the National Safety Council and the NCCCO Foundation.

Itasca, IL — Kicking off July 10: a three-part webinar series for safety professionals tasked with protecting workers in high-heat environments.

Washington — Spreading awareness about working safely in the heat is the aim of two new OSHA resources – one intended for young workers and the other geared toward employers, managers and supervisors.

It’s an important part of preventing heat-related illnesses on the job.

Acclimatization is the process your body goes through as it adapts to changes in its environment.