Sweltering temperatures are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change. This extreme heat poses severe —even fatal— dangers for both outdoor and indoor workers who are not adequately shielded. As such, heat exposure has developed into a pressing occupational health and safety issue needing urgent attention. Annual Heat Toll Thousands of U.S. workers … Read more
Working in hot environments for prolonged periods can be dangerous and even life-threatening if proper precautions are not taken. When the body is unable to regulate its core temperature due to excessive heat, various heat-related illnesses can occur, potentially resulting in permanent injury or even death. As such, it is critical that employers implement appropriate … Read more
Introduction Working in high heat conditions, whether outdoors under the blazing sun or inside a sweltering factory, can put enormous strain on our bodies. Without proper precautions, the heat we generate combined with external temperatures can interfere with the body’s natural cooling processes and lead to heat stress and related illnesses. This article will teach … Read more
Purpose of this Guide Here’s the skinny on what we’re looking at in this guide. We’ve got a serious problem in the construction business, folks. Between 2003 and 2013, more than 3,500 good people have been lost to falls. That’s the top reason folks in our line of work meet an untimely end. And out … Read more
Introduction Confined spaces, often shrouded in an aura of danger and mystery, pose unique challenges to those who must venture into these concealed environments as part of their professional undertakings. From navigating complex industrial boilers to conducting maintenance in compact storage tanks or entering narrow manholes, each entry into a confined space demands caution, awareness, … Read more
Introduction Today we’ll be focusing on the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission’s (OSHRC) recent decisions regarding excessive heat hazards and the United States Postal Service (USPS). We’ll discuss how the OSHRC vacated four of five citations issued by OSHA to USPS due to a lack of feasible prevention measures, while in the fifth case, … Read more
Today we’re going to talk about rhabdomyolysis or “rhabdo” for short. Rhabdo is a medical condition that occurs when damaged muscle cells release proteins and electrolytes into the blood, causing potential harm to the body’s organs. In this article, we will explore what rhabdo is, the symptoms to look out for, who is at risk, … Read more
Heat Stroke Heat stroke – it’s the most serious heat-related illness you can face, and it’s important to know what to look for. Heat stroke happens when your body can’t control its temperature anymore. Your body temperature skyrockets, you stop sweating, and you can’t cool down. And it can happen fast – in just 10 … Read more
I’ve got a story to tell you about the dangers of pushing yourself too hard in the summer heat. It’s a story about my neighbor, John. Now, John’s the kind of guy who’s always got a to-do list a mile long. And on one particularly hot summer day, he set his sights on finishing the … Read more
As a business owner or supervisor, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety and health of your employees. One important aspect of this is understanding and complying with the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Heat stress is a serious concern in many … Read more
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