Illnesses related to extreme/dangerous heat. The illness itself could be directly related to the heat such as heat stroke. It can also be an injury due to a side effect of the heat, such as an injury or illness due to dehydration of dizziness.

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Heat Injury and Illness in the Workplace

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An Under looked problem Heat injury and illness is a serious work-related danger that affects millions of American workers each year. Not only do heat injuries directly cause injuries/illness, but at times they are the underlying reason for…

Requiring Sunscreen as PPE

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The dog days of July and August have come. And with those months come extreme heat, humidity, and higher risks of staying in the sun. Injuries and illnesses related to heat are real and affected millions of workers a year. Sunstroke, severe…