Summertime is here and OSHA recommends five key elements – water, rest, shade, training, and emergency preparations – as preventative steps to avoid a heat related illness. Working in hot and humid conditions can increase the potential for employees to become sick, and in some cases, die. OSHA reports that each year thousands of workers suffer from heat related illnesses, including fatalities that can be prevented. Cal/OSHA is actively investigating two suspected heat illness fatalities that occurred in the construction and agriculture industries this year and has indicated that they will be vigilant in their enforcement efforts this year.
If you are in need of Heat Illness Prevention training please contact us, Citadel Environmental Services specialize in Heat Assessment online and in-class training, along with comprehensive Cal/OSHA needs assessment.
Source: Osha Training Center
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