By Joan Mantini, Chief Editor Outdoor workers exposed to hot and humid conditions can be at risk of heat-related illness. The risk of becomes greater as the weather gets hotter and more humid. The combination of both air temperature and humidity affect how hot outdoor workers feel in hot-weather conditions. Although OSHA does not have…
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Every year, according to OSHA, thousands of workers fall ill to heat exhaustion or heat-related illness, while dozens die of heat stroke. The outdoor construction industry is most susceptible to this hazard, of course, but many indoor work environments are also affected by the heat. Operations involving high air temperatures, radiant heat sources, high humidity,…
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