This document summarizes OSHA's campaign to prevent heat illness in outdoor workers. It discusses the health risks of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can be deadly. It emphasizes that employers should provide water, rest, and shade to prevent heat illness in workers. The document also provides resources on OSHA's website for employers and workers on heat safety training materials, fact sheets, posters and other educational resources to help prevent heat-related illnesses.

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2. Atlanta Federal Health and Safety Council13 July, 2011 OSHA Atlanta East Area Office

3. Welcome to OSHA’s Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers

4. 4 Heat Illness: Matter of Life or Death WHY? Time of year Prevented May cause heat cramps, heat rash, or more severe heat illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke can be deadly. Early and quick action can save lives.

5. 5 Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke Employers Can Prevent Heat Illness Be aware that both Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke can be prevented Recognize the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke Know when to take action Include frequent water breaks, ample time to rest and shade for workers

6. 6 Prevention Campaign = 3 Words WATER REST SHADE *

7. 7 Heat Illness Prevention Advice Employers need to be aware of the following risk factors for workers: Construction and General Industry High temperature and humidity Direct sun exposure (no shade) Limited air movement (no breeze) Strenuous work tasks

8. 8 Heat Illness Prevention Advice (cont.) Along with water, rest and shade, employers should make sure workers are acclimatized to heat environments Especially those new to working in hot environments This includes workers with a lack of recent exposure to hot working conditions (away for more than a week)

9. 9 Heat Illness Website Resources Here is where you have access to all of OSHA’s Heat Campaign materials

10. 10 Educational Resources Page Publications: Fact Sheets, Posters [English/Spanish]

11. 11 Community Posters Community posters are available in both English and Spanish Posters communicate the message: Water. Rest. Shade. The work can’t get done without them. OSHA adds “Let’s make heat safety part of the job”.

12. 12 Training Page OSHA’s Lesson Plan for Employers Cal/OSHA: Heat Safety Training Kit for Employers DVD: Water, Rest, Shade: The Work Can’t Get Done Without Them Access to other valuable training materials from various sources

13. 13 OSHA’s Lesson Plan for Employers “Heat Illness Prevention Training Guide: A Lesson Plan for Employers” is a short, participatory, easy to follow plan for employers to prevent heat illness and provide training to their workers. Inside the Guide 1. Health Effects of Heat 2. How to Respond to Symptoms 3. Preventing Heat Exhaustion Additional Resources

14. 14 Employer Provided Training Workers need to be trained to know what to do when a worker has signs of heat exhaustion: Call supervisor Stay with worker until help arrives Move worker to cooler/shaded area; Fan and mist the worker with water Provide cool drinking water If the worker feels confused, vomits, or faints, this may indicate heat stroke Call 911immediately!

15. 15 Media Resources Page Press Release Labor & Trade Labor Secretary’s Public Service Announcement Both are available in English and en Español

16. 16 Partnering Resources * OSHA is also partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on weather service alerts.

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19. red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating)

20. rapid, strong pulse

21. throbbing headache

22. dizziness, nausea

23. disorientation, confusion

24. unconsciousnessIf you see any of these signs, you may be dealing with a LIFE-THREATENING emergency. Call 911

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27. Mild dehydration will cause the skin to be slightly slow in its return to normal.

28. To rehydrate, drink more fluids -- particularly water.

31. Provide contact information for workers in an emergencyEMPHASIZE: Water. Rest. Shade. Heat illness can be prevented!

32. 23 OSHA’s Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers QUESTIONS

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