Extreme Heat and Your Employees

With the temperatures soaring, heat can lead to heat stroke and even death. OSHA recommends:

To prevent heat-related illness and fatalities on the job:

• Drink water every 15 minutes, even if you are not thirsty.
• Rest in the shade to cool down.
• Wear a hat and light-colored clothing.
• Learn the signs of heat illness and what to do in an emergency.
• Keep an eye on fellow workers.
• "Easy does it" on your first days of work in the heat. You need to get used to it.