Tag: OSHA heat safety tool app

Safety

Friday is “Don’t Fry Day”; OSHA campaign reminds workers of the dangers of sun overexposure

As outdoor temperatures begin to rise, so does the chance of illnesses related to working outside. Heat stress and overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can cause deadly effects – both in the short and long run. OSHA, which has long led a campaign to prevent heat illness in outdoor workers, has teamed up with […]

May 21, 2015

Technology

OSHA launches heat advisory app for iPhone, Android, Blackberry

Summer is in full swing with temperatures inching closer to triple digits each day and heat indexes in many areas already there. Each year, between 5 million and 10 million workers are exposed to heat-related illnesses, according to OSHA, who recently held safety stand-downs across the Southeast on the subject. We’ve reported on tips to […]

June 21, 2013