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Washington — As ER visits tied to heat-related illnesses continue to rise, public health agencies should monitor forecasts and look for injury trends among groups sensitive to heat – including outdoor workers, a new study concludes.
Washington — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a Heat and Health Initiative to help protect workers from dangerous conditions.
Chicago — A recent study of Florida farmworkers found that virtually all of them experienced dehydration at the end of their shift, and more than half were still dehydrated the next morning.
If you’re older or have an aging parent or grandparent, here are the signs to watch out for and what you can do to help prevent a heat- or cold-related illness.
Albuquerque, NM — Even moderate outdoor temperatures may put construction workers at increased risk of heat-related illness, a recent study led by a University of New Mexico researcher suggests.
Park Ridge, IL — A recently published voluntary consensus standard is intended to reduce the risk of “heat stress due to heat exposures” among construction and demolition workers.
Every OSHA investigation presents an opportunity for using what comes to light to help prevent similar incidents. Here are three cases – selected by the agency.
