Are You Doing Enough in the Heat?
Hot weather is part of the job in agriculture, construction, landscaping, manufacturing, warehousing, and many other industries. However, accepting heat as "just part of the job" can lead employers and workers to underestimate a serious workplace hazard. Providing a cooler of water is a good start, but is it enough?
An effective heat-safety program requires planning, training, supervision, and a willingness to adjust the work when conditions become dangerous. Before the next hot day, employers should ask an important question: Are we doing enough to protect our employees in the heat? Please take a moment and review the August Safety Alert below which includes education on this topic.