Fire Watch Duties During Hot Work

Fire Watch Duties During Hot Work

Hot work activities include riveting, welding, flame cutting, and other fire or spark-producing operations, frequently a part of the construction and shipbuilding industries.(1) Although these tasks are mandatory in many operations, they are highly flammable and can...
Heat Illness Prevention: Awareness and Employer Responsibilities

Heat Illness Prevention: Awareness and Employer Responsibilities

When it comes to heat illness, employers have a critical duty, as highlighted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Extreme heat leads to numerous fatalities and thousands of heat-related illnesses among workers each year. Between 1992 and 2017,...