Heat Illness Articles - KPA Better Workforce Blog

Quick Q&A - Are Service Techs Allowed to Wear Shorts?

Temperatures are rising, and around this time every year, I get this question a lot.

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National Safety Month Week 3: Let's Beat the Heat

We are halfway through National Safety Month! This week, let’s focus on ways to prevent heat-related illnesses.

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How to Beat the Heat and Prevent Heat Illness: A Step-by-Step Guide

As the summer approaches, heat illness is a concern on employers’ minds. With OSHA conducting inspections on heat priority days, here's how to stay safe.

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Summer Safety Hazards: How to Stay Prepared

Summer isn’t all fun in the sun. Excessive heat, natural disasters, and other safety concerns often rear their ugly heads. Learn summer safety tips

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Quick Q&A - Are technicians allowed to wear shorts?

Short answer is maybe. Dealers will have to determine the hazards posed to their technicians before making this decision. Here are some things to consider.

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Curbing Heat Illness: An Interview with KPA's Micah O'Shaughnessy

This week on The Safety Meeting, Sage and Micah discuss preparing for the hot summer months by understanding the signs of heat illness and implementing basic precautionary measures to prevent it in the first place.

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OSHA Announces First-Ever National Emphasis Program for Heat Hazards

Last week, OSHA and the White House formally announced an indoor and outdoor heat illness and injury National Emphasis Program. We're covering what it is, what it means for you, and next steps.

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8 Ways to Avoid Heat Illness—While Preventing COVID-19 Infections

Here are some practical ways to plan for and prevent heat-related illnesses—while continuing to fight against COVID-19 infection in the workplace.

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