OSHA launches campaign to warn of heat dangers in outdoor work

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun a campaign to warn outdoor workers about the dangers of heat exposure.

June 5, 2012

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun a campaign to warn outdoor workers about the dangers of heat exposure.

The agency is giving employers pamphlets and posters to educate them about what to do to prevent heat-related illnesses and fatalities.

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