Can you provide some guidelines for working in hot environments? How long should employees be allowe
NIOSH offers some information and guidelines for workers and employers to follow as the temperatures climb. A heat stress calculator is included.
In addition, OSHA offers a safety and health fact sheet on heat stress, including standards and hazards to workers.
For additional articles on heat stress in the workplace, please e-mail the Library at [email protected] or call (630) 775-2199 with your fax number or mailing address.
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