July Safety Zone: Preventing, Identifying and Treating Heat Related Illnesses & Injuries

Missouri Department of Labor sent this bulletin at 07/17/2018 10:00 AM CDT
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Avoiding Heat Related Health Problems is a Team Effort 

Anyone that is exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress, illnesses, and injuries including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. The risk of injuries also rises as a result of sweaty palms, fogged-up safety glasses, and dizziness. Burns can also occur as a result of accidental contact with hot surfaces or steam.

Workers who are 65 years of age or older, are overweight, have heart disease or high blood pressure, or take medications may be more susceptible to heat related stress, illnesses and injuries. 

Make sure you know how to identify signs of heat stroke and exhaustion, and how to help victims. 

Identify the Symptoms & Begin Treatment

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For more helpful information about working in hot temperatures, visit OSHA's Occupational Heat Exposure page. 
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Injuries Among Temporary Workers on the Rise

The Missouri Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Divisions of Labor Standards and Workers Compensation have seen an increase recently in the number of injuries among temporary workers on Missouri jobs. 

This trend was addressed by OSHA in a recent article published on their website. They address the need for two-way communication, knowledge, and training between host employers and staffing agencies, as both parties have a responsibility to ensure that employees have the safest and healthiest working conditions possible.

Please take a moment and review this information. 

Read the full article here.

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