Heat stress occurs when employees are exposed to high heat and high humidity environments, indoors or outdoors. Though preventable, heat stress signs and symptoms can go unrecognized until the full exposure to the heat presents itself.
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has provided heat stress prevention recommendations for years and now the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – is initiating a ruling along with adding a National Emphasis Program on heat inspections for 2022.