OSHA Updates Heat Illness Prevention Resources 

OSHA is ramping up efforts to protect workers from the dangers of heat exposure as temperatures rise across the country.  

Agency officials said it is important to remember that not all workers experience heat the same way.  

Personal risk factors—such as health conditions, medications, physical characteristics, and behaviors—can increase vulnerability to heat illness, and even seasoned workers with heat tolerance should remain vigilant.  

New Resources 

OSHA introduced two new educational tools for employers and workers related to heat safety.  

Recent CDC data found young workers face higher rates of job-related injuries.  

Agency officials are reminding employers to share information with new and temporary workers about heat safety.  

Young workers face higher rates of job-related injuries.  

The agency’s fact sheet is aimed at younger workers who may new to the job or company.  

OSHA officials created an additional, customizable guide for employers, managers, and supervisors about heat emergencies.  

The guide includes five essential steps, a refresher on emergency actions, and a short quiz to reinforce learning.