Keeping Workers Safe in the Heat
OSHA ’ s Heat Illness Prevention campaign educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat . Through training sessions , outreach events , informational sessions , publications , social media messaging and media appearances , millions of workers and employers have learned how to protect workers from heat . Our safety message comes down to three key words : Water . Rest . Shade .
Dangers of Working in the Heat Every year , dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in extreme heat or humid conditions . There are a range of heat illnesses , and they can affect anyone , regardless of age or physical condition .
Employer Responsibility to Protect Workers Under OSHA law , employers are responsible for providing workplaces free of known safety hazards . This includes protecting workers from extreme heat . An employer with workers exposed to high temperatures should establish a complete heat illness prevention program .
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Provide workers with water , rest , and shade . Allow new or returning workers to gradually increase workloads and take more frequent breaks as they acclimatize or build a tolerance for working in the heat .
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Plan for emergencies and train workers on prevention . Monitor workers for signs of illness .
Resources OSHA ’ s Occupational Exposure to Heat page explains what employers can do to keep workers safe and what workers need to know - including factors for heat illness , adapting to working in indoor and outdoor heat , protecting workers , recognizing symptoms , and first aid training . The page also includes resources for specific industries and OSHA workplace standards . Also look for heat illness educational and training materials on OSHA ’ s Publications page .
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