Hazardous Heat Exposure
Although heat-related illnesses are preventable, every year, thousands become sick from occupational heat exposure, and some cases are fatal. This 1-page safety meeting topic, with 2 discussion questions, can be used to host a toolbox talk or safety meeting to review the occupational risk factors for heat illness, why heat acclimatization is important, and how workers can stay safe and prevent heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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Hazardous Heat Exposure, Construction, Industry, Fast
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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews the occupational risk factors for heat illness, why heat acclimatization is important, and how workers can stay safe and prevent heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.