The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has launched its Heat Illness Prevention campaign to educate employers and workers alike on the need to remain safe during the hot summer months. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, heat-related illnesses were responsible for an average of 38 fatalities between 2011-2019.
As part of this effort, OSHA has launched a Heat Illness Prevention homepage that contains several resources that workers and business owners can draw upon. These resources include:
- Tools that can be used to improve the general knowledge about heat illness information for Workers
- Employer’s responsibilities under the law when it comes to heat illness
In addition, the portal provides links to resources from other federal agencies regarding heat safety and how to protect yourself and your workers.
Finally, the website serves as a repository of all significant heat-related guidance that OSHA has recently released.
