{"id":34728,"date":"2016-07-22T16:15:27","date_gmt":"2016-07-22T20:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smart-union.org\/?p=34728"},"modified":"2016-07-22T16:15:27","modified_gmt":"2016-07-22T20:15:27","slug":"oshas-safety-tips-for-working-in-the-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smart-union.org\/oshas-safety-tips-for-working-in-the-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"OSHA’s safety tips for working in the heat","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
Under OSHA law, employers are responsible for providing workplaces free of known safety hazards. This includes protecting workers from extreme heat. An employer with workers exposed to high temperatures should establish a complete heat illness prevention program.<\/p>\n Working in full sunlight can increase heat index values by 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep this in mind and plan additional precautions for working in these conditions.<\/p>\n Any worker exposed to hot and humid conditions is at risk of heat illness, especially those doing heavy work tasks or using bulky protective clothing and equipment. Some workers might be at greater risk than others if they have not built up a tolerance to hot conditions,including new workers, temporary workers, or those returning to work after a week or more off<\/strong><\/em>. All workers are at risk during a heat wave. Click here<\/a> to listen to OSHA’s Heat Advisory Call. OSHA is a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador (WRN) committed to working with NOAA and other Ambassadors to strengthen national preparedness for and resilience against extreme weather. HEAT ILLNESS CAN BE DEADLY The body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn’t enough. Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if you don’t drink enough water and rest in the shade. You can suffer from heat exhaustion or heat stroke. In 2014 alone, 2,630 workers suffered […]<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":6,"featured_media":34729,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[41,44,31,45,32,33,300,12,27,9,18],"tags":[3371,2906,3372,3373,270],"member_types":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn’t enough. Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if you don’t drink enough water and rest in the shade. You can suffer from heat exhaustion<\/strong> or heat stroke<\/strong>.
\nIn 2014 alone, 2,630<\/strong> workers suffered from heat illness and 18 died<\/strong> from heat stroke and related causes on the job. Heat illnesses and deaths are preventable<\/strong>.
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Employers must protect workers from excessive heat<\/h2>\n
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To prevent heat related illness and fatalities:<\/h2>\n
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Who is affected?
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\nIndustries most affected by heat-related illness are: construction; trade, transportation and utilities; agriculture; building, grounds maintenance; landscaping services; and support activities for oil and gas operations.<\/p>\nWhat to do if a worker becomes ill?<\/h2>\n
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\nClick here to download OSHA’s Heat Safety Tool Smartphone App<\/a>.
\nClick here<\/a> for more information from OSHA on heat safety.<\/p>\n
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\nHow can OSHA help?<\/em><\/strong> Workers have a right to a safe workplace. If you think your job is unsafe or have questions, visit OSHA’s Worker’s Page<\/a> or call 1-800-321-6742 (OSHA). It’s confidential. For other valuable worker protection information, such as Workers’ Rights, Employer Responsibilities, and other services OSHA offers, visit OSHA’s Workers’ page<\/a>.
\nOSHA also provides help to employers. OSHA’s On-site Consultation Program<\/a> offers free and confidential advice to small and medium-sized businesses in all states across the country, with priority given to high-hazard worksites. For more information or for additional compliance assistance contact OSHA at 1-800-321-6742 (OSHA).<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"