With summer in full swing, millions of Americans who must work outside or in certain indoor environments are coping with hot temperatures – and their effects on health.
OSHA is reminding employers to take additional precautions to reduce the risks of heat exposure. These include:
- providing frequent water breaks
- allowing ample time to rest, and
- providing shade
- providing cooling vests and other cooling products
If you’re an employer or a safety professional, OSHA wants to hear about the steps you are taking to keeping workers safe from extreme heat.
Post your photos to Twitter using #WaterRestShade or email stories to OSHA.QuickTakes@dol.gov for possible inclusion in a future issue of QuickTakes, the agency’s enewsletter.
