Labor Department Targeting Heat Safety
Among other steps to prevent illness in high temperatures, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released a free application for mobile devices that enables workers and supervisors to monitor the heat index at their work sites.
By the U.S. Department of Labor The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has kicked off a national outreach initiative to educate workers and their employers about the hazards of working outdoors in hot weather. The outreach effort builds on last year’s successful summer campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of too much sun and heat. “For outdoor workers, ‘water, rest and shade’ are three words that can make the difference between life and death,” Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis said. “If employers take reasonable precautions and look out for their workers, we can beat the heat.” Every year, thousands of workers across the country suffer from serious heat-related illnesses. If not quickly …
