I do not have to tell you we are experiencing a heatwave—and a long one. You wake up daily to a notification on your phone telling you how hot it will be. Articles pop up every other day about record-breaking temperatures across the country and the world. Perhaps you have heard that meteorologists are Read more about Are You Ready To Take The Heat?[…]
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Heat illness is a fascinating topic that typically hinges itself on a single concept – hydration. Drink more water! After a 5-hour hike where I exerted myself every step of the way, dragging 25lbs of gear on my back, keeping my heart rate elevated, I had to ask myself a fundamental question. Why after 5 Read more about Why are we talking about heat illness in the middle of winter?[…]
In this episode we discuss how to really stay hydrated 3 Minute Toolbox Thursdays is a free audio program covering a variety of OSHA related topics. 3MTT is designed to help you comply with OSHA’s requirement of providing a safety talk once every 10 days. We release a new 3MTT every Thursday at 4:30am PST. Read more about 3 Minute Toolbox Thursdays – Hydration[…]
The heat is upon us and it is time to hydrate. One of the most misunderstood cures to heat illness is hydration. Today we sit down with John Swardstrom of Kangen Water to discuss the wetter side of hydration. John is a water specialist focusing in on the alkaline properties of water and how to Read more about Episode 21 – Hydration with Jon Swardstrom of Kangen Water[…]
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You’ve seen them on your favorite professional tennis players, golfers and even on the shelves of Costco. With the heat rising and the risk of heat illness looming, risk managers are looking for ways to keep their fellow employees cool. Hence the introduction of the cooling towel. While it is not a new concept (I Read more about Cooling towels – can they beat heat illness?[…]
Its July and the heat is on. Time for those summer action blockbusters (this past year has been a bummer for movies), BBQ’s and enjoying a few cold beverages. Its also time for hot weather and the dreaded affects of not coping well with it – heat illness. While most of the articles focus on Read more about Adapting to the heat – acclimatization is the key[…]
Last August I warned you that CalOSHA was in the process of upgrading its heat illness standard, section 3395. The changes were adopted and took effect May 1st, 2015. If you missed the updates, here’s a quick summary of what you need to know. Shade shall be present when the temperature exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit Read more about Updated heat illness standard – things to know[…]
