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The weather is heating up. Outdoor sun and indoor heat at the workplace are dangerous because they lead to health issues ranging from not feeling well to life-threatening health conditions. OSHA encourages employers to know the following symptoms associated with heat-related illnesses: Heat rash happens when sweat glands become blocked. Heat cramps in muscles appear after strenuous work because sweating causes dehydration and loss of electrolytes. Heat swelling (edema) in legs and h …