The Dog Days Are Far From Over
Exploring the Dangers of Heat and Hot Environments
Does your existing safety program adequately address heat injury and illness prevention? To encourage employers to protect workers from heat hazards, OSHA last year launched a National Emphasis Program on outdoor and indoor heat hazards. The Wesco safety team outlines what to expect from an OSHA NEP inspection, the dangers of heat exposure and best practices for protecting your workforce from heat-related illness.
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