heat exhaustion

Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke: Key differences and risks

October 21, 2020

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

After worker's heat stress death, family takes action

December 12, 2016

The family of a construction worker who died on the job last year was honored recently for becoming workplace safety activists in the wake of his death. At the National Conference on Worker Safety and Health (#COSHCON16) just outside Baltimore, Maryland, The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) recognized the sister and father of Roendy Granillo, who died from heat exhaustion during a heat wave in Dallas in July, 2015.

Magid® FR welding jacket

October 1, 2016

Magid expands its clothing line to include a flame resistant welding jacket.

How to have a heart healthy summer

July 11, 2016

Summer is in full swing – that means high temperatures that not only encourage people to head outdoors for barbeques and getting active, but that heat can also be harmful to your heart health. This summer, the American Heart Association (AHA) wants to encourage you to protect your heart by following these simple steps:

Heading off heat stress

Keep workers safe and efficient with fans and curtain walls

Walt Swietlik

April 1, 2016

The summer months are great for baseball and beach parties; not so much for working in an industrial facility without air conditioning.

How to have a heart healthy summer

July 7, 2015

Summer is in full swing – that means high temperatures that not only encourage people to head outdoors for barbeques and getting active, but that heat can also be harmful to your heart health. This summer, the American Heart Association wants to encourage you to protect your heart by eating healthy seasonal foods, staying hydrated, and making sure that you dress properly for the hot weather.

Koolin’ Klothz cooling products

August 1, 2014

Koolin’ Klothz products help protect workers from heat exhaustion.

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?

How to beat the heat

Identify your at-risk workers

Katherine McCarthy

April 2, 2012

With warmer weather soon approaching, many jobs are opening up that have been dormant through the colder months, causing the young and seasonal workers to flock toward the anticipated spring and summer employment opportunities.