Heats Stress OSHA

Keeping You and Your Crew Safe As the summer months get into full swing, heat stress and other heat-related illness become a concern for workers across the country. Heat stress can lead to heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. Heat can even increase the risk of injuries in workers since it can lead to sweaty palms, fogged-up safety glasses, or dizziness. Workers at risk of heat stress may include: Outdoor Workers Workers in hot environments Firefighters Bakery workers Farmers Construction workers Miners Boiler room workers Workers at an increased risk of heat stress also include those: Who are 65 years of age or older Are