The summer months are approaching and along with them comes hot weather. OSHA has targeted temporary staffing agencies as an industry to keep an eye on.
- Nearly 3 out of 4 fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work.
- Watch the four minute video for an overview on OSHA Heat-Illness Prevention
National Emphasis Program (NEP). - Download the poster "Prevent Heat Illness at Work" and post in conspicuous locations at all sites where you place temporary workers:
OSHA Poster: Prevent Heat Illness at Work
- Keep on hand OSHA's one-page fact sheet as it is a great resource for reminders and important points about heat illness:
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OSHA Prevent Heat Illness Fact Sheet