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Workplace Recommendations | Heat | CDC Workplace Recommendations What to know This page has basic recommendations that apply to different workplaces If heat stress is a hazard at your workplace, consult a safety and health professional Review the full recommendations in the NIOSH Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot Environments
Heat-related Illnesses | Heat | CDC Types Outdoor and indoor workers exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk for experiencing heat related illnesses Heat-related illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, rhabdomyolysis, heat syncope, heat cramps, and heat rash
Preventing Heat-related Illness or Death of Outdoor Workers Summary Outdoor workers in agricul-ture, construction, and other industries are exposed to a great deal of exertional and environ-mental heat stress that may lead to severe illness or death The National Institute for Oc-cupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that employers have a plan in place to prevent heat-related illness The plan should include hydra-tion (drinking plenty of
Heat Stress and Workers | Heat | CDC Outdoor and indoor workers exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may experience occupational heat stress and be at risk for a heat-related illness Occupational heat stress is the combination of metabolic heat, environmental heat, and clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE), which results in increased heat storage within the body Heat stress can lead to heat-related
Heat Related Illnesses - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HEAT CRAMPS Heavy sweating during intense • Stop physical activity and move to a exercise cool place Muscle pain or spasms • Drink water or a sports drink Wait for cramps to go away before you do any more physical activity
Preventing Heat-related Illness or Death of Outdoor Workers Outdoor workers in agriculture, construction, and other industries are exposed to a great deal of exertional and environmental heat stress that may lead to severe illness or death The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that employers have a plan in place to prevent heat-related illness
Prevent Heat Related Illness | NIOSH | CDC Take time to acclimatize Stay well hydrated Watch for signs of heat-related illnesses Take time to rest and cool down Heat Related Illness Poster
Preventing Cold-related Illness, Injury, and Death among Workers Preventing Cold-related Illness, Injury, and Death among Workers Summary Workers, both indoors and out-doors, in services, transportation, agriculture, construction, and oth-er industries may be exposed to environmental cold stress that can lead to thermal discomfort and in some cases even severe injuries, ill-nesses, or death
PPE Heat Burden | Heat | CDC If heat stress is a hazard at your workplace, consult with a safety and health professional, and review the full recommendations provided in the NIOSH Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposures to Heat and Hot Environments Additionally, if PPE is a concern, consider the following when developing work rest cycles: Type of PPE