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Should Sun Protection Be Required PPE?

Despite public awareness campaigns and easily available information, the rate of people dying from malignant melanoma around the world has risen. These findings were presented at the 2018 National Cancer Research Institute Cancer Conference. One of the scientists involved said: “There is evidence that suggests men are less likely to protect themselves from the sun…

You’re Not Just Hot—How to Identify Heat-Related Illness

Anyone who works in hot weather or in hot conditions should familiarize themselves with early signs and symptoms of hyperthermia—overheating of the body. Because it’s not only about dealing with heat waves. From laborers on a construction site in the summer to people working in factory rooms kept at high temperatures, anyone can be affected…

Identifying Cold Stress In Outdoor Workers

Employers and workers alike can make the false assumption that the effects of cold temperatures can only be felt in harsh conditions such as blizzards or negative-degree weather. In reality, cold stress can affect outdoor worker safety even during seemingly milder autumn days and nights. Temperature is only one factor that determines the danger of…

Additional PPE Considerations for Summer Weather

When the weather gets warmer, it’s hard to keep cool—especially when you work in an industry like construction that requires you to wear personal protective equipment while working outside in the heat. Although workers may be tempted to remove their PPE when they get hot, they can’t work without it. OSHA requires that employers protect…