Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Benefits of OSHA Training to Reduce Heat Stress


With the weather being as hot as it is, it is important that every worker, who is working out in the sun, takes every precaution to stay healthy. At most of the sites online for OSHA training there are bits and pieces of heat stress features and other forms of safety education. If you happen to be part of the construction sector in the lower 48, then you know exactly how important it is to stay cool all the workday long!

Texas and Florida Heat Wave Regions of US

The benefits of OSHA training start with reducing the amount of stress from the heat. Once a worker has been educated on the finer aspects of reducing heat stroke probability and the like, the entire company will feel more at ease and safer as well. The sun is hot, make no doubt about that, and in states such as Texas and Florida, the exposure to the heat and the medical issues that arise from this oppressive temperature are a very important safety and health feature of any OSHA safety training course.

  • ·         Limit Time in Direct Sun
  • ·         Drink Plenty of Water
  • ·         Wear Summertime PPE

About the Author

Bob Malhotra is the Co-Founder of onlineoshasafetytraining.com and many other sites and firms with the goal of safety training to the masses in mind at all times. As the author of this review and hundreds of others all positioned on the Internet for easy access, Bob demonstrates both his desire to cover all things safety-related and to showcase what he has learned with a lifetime of experience and knowledge. Bob has been in the safety-business for well over 20 years and understands both the importance of safety training as well as the Federal Requirements mandated by the Department of Labor and OSHA. 

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