Author, Megan Lockhart, Media Communications and Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

California can experience high heat in the late Summer and early Fall months, which increases the risk of heat illness for employees working outside.

OSHA has issued a heat hazard alert, reminding companies of their responsibility to protect employees from heat illness this time of year. The U.S. Department of Labor also announced stricter enforcement for heat-related violations and increasing inspections in the construction and landscape industries.

To help employers prepare for this, we've added more dates to our Heat Illness Prevention webinar to help keep employees safe. Register for one of the webinars in the coming months to learn how to best protect employees and reduce the risk of claims.

Additionally, clients can view SafetyOne™’s Extreme Heat Checklist that covers best practices to follow before and during heat exposure, as well as protocol for heat illness incidents.