Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Post

In case you missed it, #OSHA has released a proposed heat standard. Here's a summary of what's inside: Excessive workplace heat is a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. From 2011-2022, 479 workers died from environmental heat, and thousands more suffered heat-related injuries and illnesses. Heat-related incidents are vastly (40-50x) under-reported. The proposed standard from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration represents a significant change from current practices, requiring employers to adopt comprehensive, proactive measures to safeguard workers in all industries. 💡 Unlike existing guidelines, this new standard mandates specific, actionable steps for both outdoor and indoor environments. 🔑 Key Requirements: 1) Develop a 'Heat Prevention Plan' to evaluate and control heat hazards. 2) Monitor Heat Conditions with regular tracking of heat index or wet bulb globe temperature. 3) Implement Control Measures: ➡ At 80°F: Provide cool drinking water, shaded break areas, and acclimatization protocols. ➡ 🌡 At 90°F: Mandatory rest breaks, monitor for heat illness symptoms, issue hazard alerts, and post warnings in high-heat areas. 📑 How the proposed standard is different from existing practices: 1) Comprehensive Planning: Requires detailed, site-specific heat hazard plans. 2) Specific Monitoring: Mandates regular tracking of heat conditions, not just general guidelines. 3) Proactive Measures: Introduces mandatory breaks and cooling measures at specified heat thresholds. 👋 If you'd like to discuss how wearable technology can help address gaps in your heat safety practices, please feel free to reach out. #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceSafety #OSHA #HeatStress #WearableTech #EmployeeHealth #WorkerSafety #HydrationMonitoring #IndustrialSafety #Innovation #DigitalHealth #IndustrialAthletes #ClimateChange #Construction #HeatSafety #Offshore #Energy

Heat stress poses a significant occupational hazard, often underestimated in terms of its potential life-threatening consequences. Moreover, it adversely affects productivity, hindering workers from meeting expected performance levels under extreme temperature conditions. Recognizing this hazard and implementing appropriate control measures are essential to safeguarding worker safety and maintaining optimal production levels within the organization.

OSHA released its proposed workplace heat standard on July 2. If enacted, the standard is expected to substantially decrease the risk of heat-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities for millions of employees. Exposure to heat and humidity can cause symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gvP275Nr #EHS #Safety #OSHA #HeatIllness #Prevention #Summer

OSHA was established in 1971, and since then worker injuries and illnesses are down—from 10.9 incidents per 100 workers in 1972 to 2.7 per 100 in 2022. Tell us, what is your organization doing to reduce risk within your workplace? #NationalSafetyMonth #SafetyFirst #StaySafe #BargeDesignSolutions

According to OSHA, slips, trips, and falls cause nearly 700 workplace fatalities per year – that's 15% of all workplace deaths. This video outlines a few ways employers can leverage job hazard analysis to mitigate fall hazards in the workplace. Read the full article 🔗: https://bit.ly/3UqXoN5 #jha #workplacehazards

Even with safety checks in place, workplace accidents can still happen. These are some simple, effective tools you can use to help mitigate Workers Compensation claims after incidents occur for the best outcomes: https://lnkd.in/gvcwbfMy #BusinessInsurance #SmallBusinessInsurance #WorkersCompensation

Know your rights: OSHA standards require employers to provide free drinking water in the workplace and permit employees to drink it. As temperatures across northern Illinois and elsewhere are on the rise, keep these tips in mind to stay hydrated when you're working outside! https://lnkd.in/gKRebYGA #HeatSafety #BeatTheHeat #ConstructionSafety #HeatStress #CISCOBuildUnion

Know your rights: OSHA standards require employers to provide free drinking water in the workplace and permit employees to drink it. As temperatures across northern Illinois and elsewhere are on the rise, keep these tips in mind to stay hydrated when you're working outside! https://lnkd.in/geaVac_X #HeatSafety #BeatTheHeat #ConstructionSafety #HeatStress #CISCOBuildUnion

Know your rights: OSHA standards require employers to provide free drinking water in the workplace and permit employees to drink it. As temperatures across northern Illinois and elsewhere are on the rise, keep these tips in mind to stay hydrated when you're working outside! https://lnkd.in/gRUARs5h #HeatSafety #BeatTheHeat #ConstructionSafety #HeatStress #CISCOBuildUnion