Workplace Exposures

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?

What kind of fall protection is needed in facilities with extreme environments such as hot/cold temperatures or moisture?

Washington — NIOSH has scheduled a series of free, confidential health screenings as it aims to identify cases of black lung disease in current and former miners.

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.

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.

Carson City, NV — A new law in Nevada provides outdoor workers with protections against wildfire smoke.

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.