This Safety Tip includes risk factors for heat illness; symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke; and includes links to heat safety resources.

1. SAFETY TIP:
Resources to Prevent
Heat Illness
Exposure to heat can cause illness and death - and
illness-inducing temperatures may be lower than you
think. The OSHA heat illness website provides
many helpful resources for combating heat
stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps and more.
Here are some heat-illness tips and resource links:
Risk Factors for Heat Illness:
• High temperature and humidity, direct sun
exposure, no breeze or wind
• Low liquid intake
• Heavy physical labor
• Waterproof clothing
• No recent exposure to hot workplaces
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion:
• Headache, dizziness, or fainting
• Weakness and wet skin
• Irritability or confusion
• Thirst, nausea, or vomiting
Symptoms of Heat Stroke:
• May be confused, unable to think clearly, pass out, collapse, or have seizures (fits)
Heat Safety Resources:
The OSHA Heat Illness website has a variety of resources and links to help protect workers, including a
new heat safety app, as well as:
• Fact Sheets
• Worksite Posters
• Employer Training Guides
• Heat Stress QuickCard
• Wallet Card with QR Code
• Links to Washington- and California-specific heat illness materials
Heat Safety Resources:
 Visit the OSHA Heat Illness site.
 Learn how to use the heat index.
 View a map of US heat-related fatalities between 2008 and 2013.
 Browse heat illness and first aid signs at ComplianceSigns.com.
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