Occupational heat stress prevention strategies
Available: On-Demand Webinar
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that each year in the United States, there are approximately 702 deaths, 67,512 ER visits, and 9,235 hospitalizations due to environmental heat exposure.
With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your knowledge on best practices and preventive measures to protect your employees from heat stress. Working in hot temperatures for long periods can lead to serious heat-related illnesses and injuries, and in some cases, even fatalities. It is essential for employers to comply with all relevant regulatory requirements related to heat stress prevention and ensure their workers follow best practices to stay safe as temperatures rise.
Join BLR Senior EHS Content Specialist, Laura J. Brody, in this informative 20-minute on-demand webinar. She will provide a comprehensive overview of crucial topics concerning heat stress and heat illness, as well as the essential elements of an effective heat stress prevention program.
In this webinar, you will gain insights into:
- Different types of heat-related illnesses
- Recognizing signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses
- Factors contributing to occupational heat stress and preventive tips
- Appropriate responses to heat stress in employees
- Regulatory measures for managing heat stress
- OSHA's National Emphasis Program (NEP) for heat stress prevention.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of heat stress and learn how to protect your employees effectively.
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Occupational heat stress prevention strategies
About the Speaker
Laura J. Brody is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) publications, focusing on environmental topics such as air and stormwater permitting, as well as safety topics such as chemical hazards and electrical safety. Before joining BLR, Ms. Brody served as an Environmental Compliance Manager for a Johns Manville manufacturing facility in New Jersey, and previously as an Occupational Health & Safety Manager for the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from Ursinus College and a Master of Environmental Studies degree with a concentration in Environmental Health from the University of Pennsylvania.
