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Here are some tips for staying safe from lightning before, during and after lightning storms.

Pregnancy increases the risk of heatstroke or heat exhaustion on the job because the body must work harder to cool itself, according to OSHA. Pregnant workers are also more likely to become dehydrated, “a primary contributor to heat-related illness.”

Proper hydration is essential for preventing heat-related illnesses.

Miners who work in cold temperatures are at risk for cold stress, which may trigger hypothermia, frostbite, and other injuries and illnesses.

A snowblower can make clearing paths quicker and easier. But it’s important to operate them safely. Follow these tips from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Although it can form on any road and “sneak up on you,” the National Weather Service says black ice frequently is found on roads that lack exposure to sunlight or are lightly traveled.

Working outdoors already involves many hazards. Add cold temperatures during the winter months, and the number of risks grows.

Working outdoors in the heat puts you at risk of becoming dehydrated. But what exactly does that mean?

Will you be working in hot conditions? You’ll need to take steps to protect yourself from the heat.

Do your workers know how to respond to emergency situations?