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Preventing Heat-Related Injuries

May 18th, 2012 by CCAR

For a PDF copy of TST 109-B, including quiz sign-off sheet, Click Here Summer temperatures can be especially dangerous for those who perform strenuous work outdoors. Heat, humidity and dehydration can be harmful or even fatal. If workers do not take the proper precautions, they can lose concentration, feel sick or irritable and lose the desire for

OSHA Kicks Off Summer Campaign

May 16th, 2012 by CCAR

OSHA kicks off summer campaign to prevent heat-related illnesses and fatalities among outdoor workers Educational materials and mobile application available OSHA has kicked off a national outreach initiative to educate workers and their employers about the hazards of working outdoors in the heat and steps needed to prevent heat-related illnesses. OSHA’s 2012 Heat Illness Prevention Campaign