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Report From NIOSH Examines Heat-Related Deaths Among Crop Workers
The June 19 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Report includes a study conducted by researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of heat-related deaths among crop workers in the United States. |
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California Farm Operator Shut Down for Heat Illness Concerns
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) issued an order on June 13 to prohibit Solis Farm Labor Contractor from operating in the fields because of the company’s failure to comply with heat illness regulations. Galt, Calif.-based Solis is the second farm labor contractor to be shut down in the state within a 2-day period. |
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Washington State Files Permanent Heat Stress Rule
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) today filed a new permanent workplace rule to protect employees from outdoor heat exposure. The rule takes effect July 5. |
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Creating a Pipeline to Heat Stress Prevention
Although the recent rash of oil spills and fatal explosions at petrochemical companies has made headlines, another threat menaces employees: heat stress. |
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Don't Leave Safety Out in the Cold
With winter looming just around the corner, outdoor workers are at risk of getting cold stress if the proper controls to minimize cold weather hazards are not in place. |
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Beating the Heat at Hanford
Worker safety in the heat of summer can be a challenge on any outdoor project, even under the best of circumstances. But what happens when the circumstances turn challenging? |
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NIOSH Mining: Laboratory - Industrial Hygiene Laboratory | CDC/NIOSH
, particle analyzers, ventilation monitors, heat stress and heat strain monitors, noise monitors, monitors
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AIHA Media Kit - Health and Safety Challenges for Everyone
can also get information on mold in hospitals online .
Heat Stress
Education is key to reducing... problems. More information can be found in a heat stress fact sheet as well as the Synergist....
Keeping Safe in Cold Weather
Regardless of how cold conditions become, usually, work can continue... conditions that lead to potential cold-induced illnesses and injuries. To learn more and to get useful information on how to protect yourself and your employees in co...
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American Industrial Hygiene Association's IH Value Study Launch
Case Study 14:
Furnace Repair - Heat Stress
Description of Operation
The following case study... with this particular chemical manufacturing operation involved heat stress for employees completing... activities, which had a high potential for inducing heat stress in employees engaged in the work. The goal... identified the heat stress hazard as a physical hazard to employees. The abatement plan was developed... of the ...
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