Extreme heat can put employees in danger, and safety managers and decision makers will feel the heat if they don't take precautionary measures. It's better to over-prepare than suffer the consequences of workers falling ill with heat sickness.
It is possible to prevent employee heat stress. Learn how to prevent employee heat stress by creating the right policies and finding the right solution.
Summer heat can become a serious safety concern in warehouses and manufacturing facilities. Radiant heat can easily penetrate a building's roof and raise workplace temperatures to an unsafe
Working in high-temperature environments is not only uncomfortable, it can be harmful to your health. The combination of high temperatures and stresses such as physical labor, fluid loss, and fatigue sets a breeding ground for heat rash, exhaustion, and stroke. Heat-related illnesses are often attributed to outdoor work during summer months, but they can happen just as easily at any time of the year
While we can’t control our experiences, we can control how we respond to them. Here's a five-step plan to help stop stress from spiraling out of control quickly and effectively.
Tuning in to TV or going online to relax after a stressful workday can make you feel even worse. Turn off the screens and try these stress-busting techniques instead.
Your energy bill doesn't have to rise with the temperature.
As temperatures in Fort Worth approach triple digits, the numbers of heat-related emergency medical calls are expected to increase. Learn to recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
Follow these tips to keep your A/C unit running efficiently all summer and save money on energy bills.
Reduce stress with these 10 simple stress reduction techniques
As technological advancements have reshaped so many other avenues of life, so too have they transformed the HVAC landscape. For years, homeowners put up with the pitfalls of traditional ducted heating and cooling. But now, thanks to newer ductless alternatives, cost-effective and customizable comfort has finally come within reach.
As the heat and humidity begin to overwhelm us, we wonder how we'd survive without air conditioning.<br>It's convenient to turn on the AC as soon as the t...
Workplace safety should be a top priority for all businesses. Read about workplace safety topics and get workplace safety tips from Travelers.
Regular cleaning and maintenance will save you money and extend the life of your heat pump or HVAC unit.
When the heat threatens to break the thermometer, it doesn't have top break the bank. Follow some simple hot weather conservation tips to save energy and keep cool.
Ideally, we should be able to turn on our central heat and air units and have them deliver exactly what we want, at the temperature we want, all day long.
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