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Heat Illness Safety Tips

2023 was the hottest summer on record around the globe, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) latest projections give 2024 a 61% chance of beating 2023 as the warmest year on record. Already this summer, the Mid-Atlantic region has experienced several days where the heat index reached or exceeded 110 degrees — dangerously…

How to Protect Employees from Heat-Related Illnesses

As summer temperatures start to rise, so does the risk of your employees experiencing heat-related illness. In fact, recent research from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that thousands of employees become ill from work-related heat exposure every year. Despite these numbers, you can help protect your employees from heat-related illness this summer…