Working in the Heat






Working in high temperatures can quickly lead to heat-related illnesses if proper precautions aren’t taken, especially during outdoor tasks or physically demanding work. This 1-page safety meeting topic has two discussion questions and can be used to host a safety meeting to review how to plan for hot days, recognize early signs of heat illness, stay hydrated, dress appropriately, and respond quickly to heat emergencies.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



Working in the Heat, Construction, Industry, Fast

Blank Sign-in Sheet

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Weeklysafety.com exclusive 1-page safety meeting topic, with two discussion questions, that reviews how to plan for working in the heat on hot days, how to recognize the early signs of heat illness, and why staying hydrated, dressing appropriately, and responding quickly to heat emergencies is important.