During a lightning storm, it is best to seek shelter. But, if you are stuck outside, follow these tips for lightning safety outdoors from Travelers.
Adventure Medical expert and professional adventure racer, Kyle Peter, shows you everything you need to know to start a fire with the Survive Outdoors Longer...
Outdoor Wworkers need to protect themselves from the sun
Too much activity in high temperatures can put you at risk for heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
If you’ve ever come in contact with poison ivy, you know how unpleasant it can be. And for many outdoor workers, poisonous plants are a common hazard.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) has called for people to consider wearing face coverings outside
Risk - of lightning-related CSST fires and of liability claims - is real when manufacturers and contractors don't install CSST in a compliant manner.
Outdoors during bad weather? A knife gives you the ability to start a fire in otherwise impossible conditions. Starting a fire like this every time is great survival practice.
If your job requires you to work outdoors, you should follow some basic precautions to protect against dehydration. While any worker can become dehydrated, regardless of where he or she works, those who work outdoors are more susceptible to this condition than their counterparts. This is because working outdoors under the hot summer sun causes the body to sweat -- and sweating results in the loss…
Working outdoors offers some meaningful benefits, some of which include exposure to fresh air and sunshine. Unfortunately, though, most outdoor jobs are labor intensive. You'll experience fatigue more quickly when working outdoors when compared to an indoor environment. And according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workers who are fatigued are more likely to sustain injury than their rested and non-fatigued counterparts. So…
Fires ignited by lightning have and will likely continue to increase across the Mediterranean and temperate regions in the Southern Hemisphere under a warmer climate, according to a new study co-led by a Portland State University researcher.
Working outdoors has its advantages. You'll get plenty of exercise while soaking up the sun in the process. The downside, of course, is that it can leave you feeling hot during the summer months. Many workers even suffer from heat exhaustion during the summer. Not to be confused with heat stroke, heat exhaustion is a medical condition that's characterized by an increase in body temperature. When…