As we jump straight into summer and 100 degree days, we need to focus and worry about the safety of our employees regarding heart safety and overexertion. By adding a few extra steps into our days at work, we can prevent many heat-induced illnesses, including heatstroke.
Every year, we see percentages grow, with dozens of workers dying from heat-related issues, and hundreds become ill from the immense summer heat and humid conditions we face.
The main steps we can take to prevent these illnesses from occurring are very simple: water, breaks (rest), and shade. Three things that employers can begin to require for their workers who are working in this heat. Employees might be wary of this cutting into their paid work time, but encourage them that it will not affect anything negatively and that they need to take care of their health.
Ways employers can manage this:
Protecting employees during the summer months of excessive heat is very important and can be the difference between your company and others.
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