2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Reducing Heat-Related Injuries and Illnesses in a Changing Climate (Room 29 D)

Record-breaking high temperatures are occurring with greater frequency, placing millions of laborers at risk of developing heat-related injuries. In this session, we’ll discuss the dangers of occupational heat strain (including threats to health and safety, productivity loss, and economic burdens), the signs and symptoms of heat illness, and potential prevention strategies to reduce risk of heat injury. You’ll learn to recognize whether heat is a hazard in your workplace, how to implement prevention strategies to reduce risk of heat injury, and what a heat safety assessment looks like and how it can benefit your company.