Extreme Heat Preparedness Week: Be ready with a plan for outdoor workers
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Editor's Note 
 
Extreme Heat Preparedness Week continues with more stories curated to help you keep workers safe through the hot, hazy days of summer. Remember: the heat can affect mental, as well as physical, health.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
BE PREPARED 
 

Be ready with a plan for outdoor workers this summer

Outdoor workers are exposed to unique and, at times, unpredictable hazards, including extreme weather conditions and poor air quality. Having a summer health and safety plan can help reduce the risk of injuries and illnesses.


Heat stress a common cause of fatigue, exhaustion

Occupational heat stress is the heat load to which someone is exposed in the workplace, which is a function of the environment, physical exertion and clothing.


AIHA launches enhanced heat stress mobile app to protect indoor workers

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has released Heat Stress App 2.0, its next-generation mobile tool that now includes risk factors unique to indoor workers.


 
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How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses

During heat waves, hospital admissions for mental health spike. The past 10 years were the hottest on record, and as we prepare for another scorcher of a summer, it’s time to take steps to increase our preparedness for extreme heat. » Read More...