25 May Health & Safety – Heat Stress Disorders
Health & Safety – Heat Stress Disorders Heat stress can occur whenever the body is unable to adequately cool itself. Although hot summer weather is a common cause, heat-related illness can...
30 Aug Skin Protection Should Be a Priority
Posted at 12:32h
in Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Toolbox Talks
Skin Protection Should Be a Priority Skin protection should be a priority whenever employees may be exposed to chemicals, sunlight, extreme temperatures, biological agents, or other substances that can damage the...
19 Jun Preventing Heat Stress
Preventing Heat Stress Preventing heat stress requires recognizing heat-related hazards early, staying hydrated, allowing workers to acclimatize, and responding immediately when symptoms develop. Heat stress can occur when the body cannot adequately...
16 Jun Landscaping Safety
Landscaping Safety Landscaping safety requires awareness of the hazards associated with powered equipment, chemicals, electrical sources, outdoor conditions, lifting, and working at heights. Inspect the work area and equipment before beginning...
03 Jun Heat Exhaustion
Heat Exhaustion Working in hot environments can place significant stress on the body. Heat, humidity, direct sunlight, strenuous physical activity, heavy or impermeable clothing, and inadequate hydration can contribute to heat-related...
05 Jan Asphalt Worker Safety
Asphalt Worker Safety Asphalt is widely used for paving, road construction, roofing, and other applications. Depending on the product and process, workers may be exposed to hot materials, asphalt fumes, chemical...
21 Jul Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses Heat-related illnesses can occur when the body gains heat faster than it can cool itself. Working in hot or humid conditions, performing strenuous physical activity, wearing protective clothing,...
07 Jul Sun Protection – No Skin Off Your Nose
Sun Protection – No Skin Off Your Nose Sun protection is important for anyone who works outdoors. Repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause sunburn, premature skin aging, eye damage,...
20 Feb CAL/OSHA Heat Stress Changes
Posted at 12:49h
in Toolbox Talks
CAL/OSHA Heat Stress Changes Over the objections of employer groups and applause from labor representatives, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board approved major revisions to the state's heat illness prevention standard. Executive Officer...
23 May Summer Alert – Heat Stress
Summer Alert - Heat Stress The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced the launch of its annual Campaign to Prevent Heat Stress in Outdoor Workers. For...