Protect Your Workers from Heat Related Illness and Death.
The summer temperature is rising by the day and so are the rates of
heat-induced illness and death. The first report of heat-induced
illness took place in Memphis, TN on June 24, 2009, but deaths have
been occurring all season and are sure to continue. These incidents
remind us to provide employees with the proper training to ensure
their safety when working in these conditions.
“Working in extreme temperatures is not only uncomfortable, it can be life-threatening,” said acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Jordan Barab. “It is important for workers and their employers to minimize the chances of heat-induced illnesses, and imperative that they recognize the signs of heat stress and take the proper precautions to reduce the chances of illness or death.”
Many employers who spend the majority of their time indoors tend to lose sight of the risks that dramatic weather conditions can have on their outdoor workers. By simply taking the time to administer safety training on this issue can save everyone involved from getting burned.
“This heat is taking a toll on everyone, but especially to those who have to work in it day in and day out. We wanted to help these employees stay safe by creating a SafetySkills™ Heat Stress course that tackles this issue and what preventative measures should be taken,” said Trey Greene, CEO of noodleStream.com.
“Working in extreme temperatures is not only uncomfortable, it can be life-threatening,” said acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Jordan Barab. “It is important for workers and their employers to minimize the chances of heat-induced illnesses, and imperative that they recognize the signs of heat stress and take the proper precautions to reduce the chances of illness or death.”
Many employers who spend the majority of their time indoors tend to lose sight of the risks that dramatic weather conditions can have on their outdoor workers. By simply taking the time to administer safety training on this issue can save everyone involved from getting burned.
“This heat is taking a toll on everyone, but especially to those who have to work in it day in and day out. We wanted to help these employees stay safe by creating a SafetySkills™ Heat Stress course that tackles this issue and what preventative measures should be taken,” said Trey Greene, CEO of noodleStream.com.
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by Melvin Nicholls 3 years agoHeather
i am a manager in a steel w/house during the resent hot conditions i carried out the following
stopped the waring of hard hats but informed each shift no steel was to be moved above waist height added moor brakes and for longer periods ensured that fluids was available 24/7 monitored the moral and watched for changes in mood of individuals i might add a temporary risk assessment was put in to place taking into account dehydration that would have certainly happened if hard hats had been kept on rescheduled steel deliveries for first thin in the mornings
although hard hats weren't worn in the extreme heat his did not compromise safety
i also paired my staff of as apposed to working as individuals
must admit although very hot a good working atmosphere evolved
melvin
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