Groups petition OSHA to issue heat stress standard; Congresswoman to sponsor bill July 19, 2018 7 Comments Washington — More than 130 organizations and 90 individuals are petitioning OSHA to issue regulations aimed at protecting workers against heat stress.Read More
The role of climate control in PPEWhat is climate control in personal protective equipment, and why is it important? June 24, 2018 No Comments What is climate control in personal protective equipment, and why is it important?Read More
As weather heats up, OSHA campaign aims to keep outdoor workers safe June 28, 2017 No Comments Washington – OSHA has launched its annual summer campaign to remind employers and employees about the dangers of working outdoors in hot weather.Read More
Understanding the dangers of heat stressWhat can employers and employees do to help prevent heat stress during the summer? June 25, 2017 2 Comments What can employers and employees do to help prevent heat stress during the summer?Read More
Cooling towel March 26, 2017 No Comments The Standard 6602 Evaporative Cooling Towel, part of the Chill-Its line of cooling products, now can be purchased in bulk packages of 50.Read More
Responding to heat stroke, heat exhaustion August 28, 2016 2 Comments Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are the two most dangerous heat-related illnesses, according to OSHA.Read More
OSHA teleconference addresses working in the heat June 29, 2016 No Comments Washington – On any given day, Republic Services sends about 15,000 trucks onto busy roads and residential streets for garbage pickup and recycling.Read More
Preventive measures for heat stress – outdoors and indoorsShould an individual in an indoor work setting use the same preventive measures for heat stress as someone working in an outdoor setting? June 26, 2016 One Comment Should an individual in an indoor work setting use the same preventive measures for heat stress as someone working in an outdoor setting?Read More
OSHA campaign aims to help outdoor workers beat the heat June 2, 2016 No Comments Washington – OSHA has launched its annual summertime campaign intended to inform employers and employees about the dangers of working in hot weather.Read More
Cold water immersion system August 24, 2015 The patent-pending Polar Life Pod is designed specifically for portable, on-demand cold water immersion.Read More