Tag: heatwave

How to Protect Workers from Heat Stress and Illness

By Grace Hatfield, Associate Editor Jul 26, 2023 Human Resources

Updated: Jul 28, 2023

With parts of the country experiencing record-breaking heatwaves this summer, employers and managers must protect their workers from the dangers of heat stress and illness. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), thousands of workers get sick or even die from occupational heat exposure every year, despite it being entirely preventable. Hazardous heat […]

OSHA Mulling Heat Safety Rule as Summer Temps Climb

By Tammy Binford Aug 2, 2021 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Aug 2, 2021

With parts of the country suffering record-breaking temperatures this summer, employers know they need to be on guard against heat dangers for both indoor and outdoor workers. At some point, however, those precautions may be formalized into a new standard from the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).