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Extreme heat and construction falls
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April 2021
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Description:"This infographic illustrates the danger of falls to construction workers when working in hot environments and some "what to do" safety precautions. Construction workers account for more than 1 out of 3 of all work-related heat deaths. Heat exposure INCREASES RISK of traumatic injuries such as falls. Extreme heat can affect balance, reduce awareness of danger, and slow your reaction time. YOUNGER (18-34) AND OLDER (>54) workers are most at risk. What to do: 1. Provide water and easy access to toilets. 2. Train workers to understand how heat stress affects their health and safety. 3. Develop a heat awareness campaign that addresses fall injuries. 4. Onsite, have everyone drink extra water to prevent the onset of heat stress. Download and use the free OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool app. Join the Campaign to Stop Construction Falls!" - NIOSHTIC-2
NIOSHTIC no. 20062571
Sources: Calkins MM, et al. A case-crossover study of heat exposure and injury risk among outdoor construction workers in Washington State, 2019. Scand J Work Environ Health 2019, 45(6):588–599. https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.3814 NIOSH Heat Stress, https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/
Extreme-Heat-and-Construction-Falls-infographic.pdf
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