Heat stress

Southern workers stand down for heat safety

Heat stroke kills 30 workers a year in U.S.

June 4, 2013

Construction workers in Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee learned about the dangers of working in summer heat at a one-hour safety stand-down today conducted by OSHA, employers and trade associations.

OSHA interprets need for heavy FR uniforms

Comfort versus protection

Dave Johnson

June 3, 2013

Scenario: I am an electrician with thirty years of experience. Currently, I'm employed as an electrician by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, at Orlando International Airport, FL. For the past ten years I have been wearing lightweight, light colored, loose fitting clothing while working in the heat and humidity.

Protecting your workers in hot environments

Mark Saner

May 9, 2013

Working in hot and humid environments can not only be uncomfortable, but it can also cause serious health issues due to the potential of heat stress.

Cooling vest

May 9, 2013

Workers need protection from the debilitating effects of heat stress especially when wearing protective clothing.

Heat stress alarm

May 9, 2013

SafeTemp® heat stress alarm from CoolShirt Systems sends an audible alert, warning workers when their core body temperature is reaching dangerous levels.

ChillOut products to be exhibited at Safety 2013

Portable and easy to use

May 7, 2013

Beat the heat and enjoy a ChillOut™ moment. ChillOut evaporative cooling towels are XL and waffled to hold more water for effective, instant cooling that lasts. Portable and easy-to-use, simply add water.

Cintas names top eight tips for beating the heat

Cintas offers guidelines to help workers deal with extreme temperatures

April 19, 2013

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), five to 10 million workers are exposed to heat-related illnesses each year.

Keeping cool behind the arc

How to avoid heat stress when welding

Bill Gardner

April 2, 2013

With the summer months just around the corner and global temperatures continuing to rise, heat stress should be on the top of all employers’ minds.

Hot and humid conditions put workers at risk

OSHA General Duty Clause states that employers have a duty to protect workers from recognized serious hazards in the workplace

Kent Shea

April 2, 2013

Is global warming causing more heat-related illnesses in the workforce today or are work-related tasks and personal protective clothing causing more heat-related illnesses?

Work strain & heat stress

Make sure clothing cools down workers

Beth Clagg

April 2, 2013

Moisture management, wicking, sweat-fighting, high performance, breathable…these are all terms that are becoming more well-known beyond just the typical sports industry.