Health Hazards in Agriculture and Methods of Protection
Spring is around the corner, and agricultural workers are getting ready for a new season of working long days in the field. Agricultural workers maintain crops and take care of...
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How to Prevent Heat–Related Illnesses at Work
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....
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A Survival Guide Guaranteed to Prevent Heat Stress
The smart approach to work-related heat stress prevention includes setting up a wellness program for employees at risk. This can include those who work outdoors and in hot environments, like...
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Staying Hydrated In the Warm Weather
By Steve Rapoport, Director, Fresh2o With the warm weather approaching, it is imperative to stay hydrated. The dog days of summer have hit with temps 100 degrees and higher! Not only...
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Heat Stress Prevention: Keep Cool & Stay Safe
Working in the heat, especially during Summer months, can lead to illness or even death. Common reactions are heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heat cramps and heat rash — all of which can...
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The Best Hard Hat for Warm Weather
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is seldom comfortable. Typically workers would rather not be bothered. That's one reason OSHA mandates compliance for certain workers. At height workers require not only fall...
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Stock Up on Sunscreen for Workers as Temperatures Rise
Spring has sprung in about two-thirds of the contiguous United States at this point. And while North Dakota and Montana are both shoveling snow and dreaming about a 45-degree day,...
