Articles Tagged with ''heat illness''

Holcim Elevate suggests safety tips for roofing professionals during this hot summer, including starting the workday early, wearing protective gear, staying hydrated, recognizing signs of heat-related illnesses, and taking precautions to safeguard roofing materials.

Have a creative way to warn workers about the dangers of excessive heat exposure? If so, Uncle Sam wants you! OSHA announces a contest to help spread the message.

A roofing company boss in the U.K. treated his workers to a pool party instead of a day of work in 91-degree Fahrenheit weather.

By taking the proper precautions, and employing tips like the ones listed here, outdoor workers can greatly reduce the risk of heat-related dangers.

OSHA is working to address the threat of heat, the leading cause of death among all weather-related workplace hazards, with new compliance and enforcement activities.

Legal expert Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, discuss the latest developments regarding asbestos and heat hazard safety and how they affect contractors.

In this episode, construction law expert Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about OSHA's new heat initiative.

ThermoPaks in the front and back of the StaCool Vest provide hours of cooling, ideal for occupations and industries working in high heat environments.

Through the program, OSHA will conduct heat-related workplace inspections before workers suffer preventable injuries, illnesses or fatalities.

The campaign will raise awareness of the dangers of heat stress on the jobsite in advance of National Heat Awareness Day on May 27.