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Home » heat stroke

Articles Tagged with ''heat stroke''

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Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke: Key differences and risks

Donald Meeker
October 21, 2020

Heat-related illnesses claim the lives of over 650 people in America each year, and yet they are all largely preventable.


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Demands for heat exposure standard grow louder

August 30, 2019
More than 130 organizations signed a petition (PDF) sent to OSHA, demands for stronger protections for workers exposed to extreme heat. Joining the petition were former OSHA Directors Dr. Eula Bingham and Dr. David Michaels, former California/OSHA Director Ellen Widess, heat illness prevention researcher Dr. Marc Schenker and 89 other individuals.
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Construction workers hit hard by heat-related illness

August 15, 2019
Although they compose only six percent of the total U.S. workforce, construction workers accounted for 36 percent of all occupational heat‐related deaths from 1992 to 2016 – and climate change may have something to do with it. That’s one of the key findings from new research from the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR).
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It's National Heat Stroke Prevention Day

July 31, 2019
Today is National Heatstroke Prevention Day (July 31st), a good time to focus attention on precautions that should be taken against extreme heat and humidity. Employees who are new to outdoor work at at greatest risk for heat-related illnesses. Cal/OSHA found that of 25 incidents of heat-related illness they investigated, almost half of the cases involved a worker on their first day of work.
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Protecting your heart from summer heat

July 4, 2019
Although some outdoor workers are required to perform their labors during certain hours, if you’re off duty, the American Heart Association (AHA) advises you to avoid being out of doors in the early afternoon (from noon to 3 p.m.) because that’s when the sun is usually at its strongest, putting you at higher risk for heat-related illnesses.
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Three imperative acclimatization steps for heat-related illness prevention

Terry DeRise
June 19, 2019
Every year, thousands of workers are exposed to heat on the job created by environmental conditions, clothing and workload. This heat exposure can lead to costly mistakes, time lost due to illness and even death in extreme heat illness situations. Government organizations, like OSHA, implement guidelines and regulations to ensure that heat-related prevention practices are in place to protect these workers.
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Landscapers group takes on heat hazards

July 17, 2018
National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is partnering with OSHA to heighten awareness among its members of the heat hazards faced by outdoor workers. An upcoming webinar, Heat Awareness-What you and your Team should know!, promises to take a “deep dive” into identifying the potential exposure factors to heat stress and methods for preventing or limiting their impact.
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Maryland has first heat-related death of the year

July 2, 2018
The state of Maryland is reporting its first heat-related fatality of the summer. That was the conclusion of an autopsy performed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Health officials released few facts about the victim, other than that it was a male between the ages of 18 and 44.
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Radians expands Arctic RadWear line with new heat stress and temperature management apparel to keep workers safe this summer

May 17, 2018
Radians®, a leading manufacturer of high quality safety products, has expanded their Arctic RadWear® line with the introduction of their new cooling vests and cooling T-shirts. Radians new cooling vests are made with Advanced ARCTIC™ Technology that uses a unique three-layer laminated fabric system that absorbs, stores, and releases water to keep workers cool for hours. The layering system is waterproof and breathable so your shirt remains dry during the cooling process.
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Dual-action PAC keeps welders comfortable & productive in extreme work environments

May 9, 2018
Working in extreme environments – such as welding in enclosed environments in brutal summer heat - can take a toll on workers, but Dual Action Personal Air Conditioners (PACs) from Vortec keep them comfortable and productive in either hot or cold working conditions.
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