Summer is a great time for business, but a brutal time for workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Every year, workers become ill on the job and some even lose their lives due to heat exposure.
To protect its workers from the extreme summer heat, Western Specialty Contractors manages a heat illness training program and a safety hotline for its employees.As part of the program, training is provided to all employees and supervisors who work in high temperatures. Training topics include: how heat can affect the body,
