Resources for Heat Stress Solutions
Half the county is expecting cooler temperatures this week thanks to the polar vortex, while other parts of the country like Texas are experiencing their first 100+-degree days. Here are some resources if your employees are working in heat.
Every summer, thousands of workers – particularly those in agriculture, landscaping, construction, utilities and support activities for oil and gas operations – spend long days working in the hot sun. Excessive heat and sun pose many dangers: sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Every year, many become ill or lose their lives due to heat exposure.
