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What is heat illness? The body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn’t enough. Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if pr…
It is that time of year where temperatures and humidity levels are high so it is important to follow safety tips put in place by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA.
Tips to protect outdoor workers during frigid temperatures
Mandy Edens, director of technical support and emergency management for OSHA, offers these tips to help outdoor workers protect themselves from injury during the winter.
Because construction projects are often in less controlled environments than other work places, it can require a greater awareness. Having a competent person on site who understands the dangers and is able to identify those situations can help younger employees and those new to the industry.
Although OSHA doesn't have a specific standard that covers working in hot environments, employers cited if they they don't keep outdoor workers safe.
As you ready yourself and your community for a heat wave, keep these tips in mind
Outdoor workers across the country are at risk from the intense summer heat. Continue reading here to learn about what rights these workers have.
Manual material handling tasks can sometimes expose workers to risk factors that lead to costly injuries. Following are five tips for safer work performance.
New research suggests that limiting warming to 1.5 degrees instead of 2 degrees can dramatically reduce the impacts of climate change around the world.
The more you sit, the more you risk serious health issues
When you need some extra relief, these products for construction workers could help beat the heat. Details on Equipment World.
Extreme heat is a public health crisis that disproportionately affects low-income communities, minorities and seniors, labor advocates say.
A heat pump is an efficient system that will both heat and cool your home.
Is your business affected by the new OSHA requirements? You can prepare for the changes by familiarizing yourself with the updated rules. Follow these tips.
Go beyond compliance to better protect your employees and business.
The fact that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cannot inspect every U.S. workplace is little consolation when the agency decides to inspect yours. We take you inside an OSHA inspection and provide tips to help your organization prepare for a successful outcome. Although much about OSHA inspections has remained the same for decades, …
Appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves must be worn to protect against hazards that may be encountered while using hand tools. Workplace floors shall be kept as clean and dry as possible to prevent accidental slips with or around dangerous hand tools.
While you may not be entirely ready for the summer to end just yet, end it soon shall. With that in mind, you need to know that your heater is ready to handle another winter's worth of effectively heating your home.