Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings

 

OSHA is happy to announce that an unofficial version of the Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings proposed rule is now available for viewing – Regulatory Text, Background, Health Effects, Risk Assessment, Explanation of Proposed Requirements, Preliminary Economic Analysis, Technological Feasibility, Additional Requirements and References of the Preamble. (https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/rulemaking)

An official version will soon be published in the Federal Register. We encourage you to submit comments once the official version is in the Federal Register.

Fact Sheets, Wallet Cards, Posters and Brochures

 

Here is a resource for fact sheets, wallet cards, posters and brochures in many languages to help you identify, prevent and respond to heat hazards in the workplace.

Warning Signs Can Save Lives

 

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness and acting quickly can save someone's life. Cooling workers down and getting them proper medical attention is crucial.

Heat-related Illness Prevention

 

Prevention is Key

Heat-related illness can be prevented with water, rest and shade. New and returning workers should be given a gradually increasing workload to allow their bodies time to adjust to hot conditions.

Safety and Health Resources

 

• Extreme Heat Can Be Deadly to Workers Hazard Alert (English and Spanish)
• Fall Prevention Fact Sheet (English, Polish, Russian, Spanish)
• Job Safety and Health: It's the Law Workplace Poster (15 languages)

Work Safe And Sound

 

Conduct a job hazard analysis to identify workplace hazards before they cause an injury or illness.