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Are You Prepared for the First Week of Summer?

Jun 24, 2015, 15:06 PM by ISRI Safety

Between 1999 and 2003, there were 3,442 reported deaths resulting from exposure to extreme heat, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During that time Arizona had the highest number of deaths related to hyperthermia, which happens when the body overheats (heatstroke is a form of it), followed by Nevada and Missouri. Practicing the following tips will help to prevent heat related illness and fatalities:

  • Drink water every 15 minutes, even if you are not thirsty;
  • Rest in the shade to cool down;
  • Wear a hat and light-colored clothing;
  • Learn the signs of heat illness and what to do in an emergency;
  • Keep an eye on fellow workers; and
  • "Easy does it" on your first days of work in the heat. You need to get used to it.

For additional guidance use OSHA's Heat Safety Tool. The tool is a mobile app which workers and supervisors can calculate the heat index for their worksite. With a simple "click," you can get reminders about the protective measures that should be taken at that risk level to protect workers from heat related illnesses. The OSHA Heat Tool is also available in Spanish for Android and iPhone devices. To access the Spanish version on the iPhone, set the phone language setting to Spanish before downloading the app.

For scheduling safety outreach services, blueprints or other safety services, contact ISRI's Safety Programs Manager Lisa Hazell at (202) 662-8511.