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PODCAST | It’s never too early to talk about heat stress

By Benita Mehta
ISHN podcast - All Things Safety
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February 28, 2024

In this episode, learn about the importance of planning for extreme weather and the precautions employers can take to protect their workers before the summer heat comes out in full force.

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It’s never too early to talk about heat stress

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Claire Epstein of Vector Solutions offers advice on training workers in hot weather conditions as well as how technology can help and why.

“Not every worker is the same and how they react to heat is different … [they can be] influenced by pre-existing conditions that the worker may have.”
– Clare Epstein

Epstein serves as General Manager, Commercial at Vector Solutions, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience working with safety training and technology solutions. As general manager, Epstein is responsible for driving strategy, execution and growth for Vector’s commercial market segment which serves customers across manufacturing, oil and gas, property management, engineering and construction. Clare holds a Master of City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.

KEYWORDS: extreme weather heat stress

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Benita Mehta is chief editor of ISHN. She has been with ISHN since 2015 and has been chief editor since 2020. 

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