The construction industry faces challenges in keeping workers safe due to the human exposure to the high temperatures that are common during the summer months. While the warm, non-wet weather is ...
The purpose of this Heat Stress Plan is to protect employees from the adverse effects of heat while they are performing their job. This not only applies to employees who work outside in the sun but ...
Construction sites rarely see ideal temperatures, and the presence of heat and humidity can quickly turn a safe worksite dangerous if preventative safety ... evaluating heat stress risks to ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is an estimated 702 deaths, 67, 512 ER visits and 9,235 individuals hospital per year due to environmental heat exposure.
For workers in the mining industry, comprehensive cooling solutions are essential for safety. Here are the most effective strategies you can employ.