Extreme Heat is a Killer. While affecting older adults and young children most commonly, it affects all and often outdoor workers most dramatically.
Employers and employees must all consider the dangers of working in the head, from Dehydration, to Sunburn, to illnesses and injuries including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and more.
Safety Tip: Look for these signs of heat illness: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, heavy sweating, confusion/ collapse. Call 911.
