Due to climate change, there are more hot days and higher temperatures. Every year, workers die and many more are hospitalized from heat illnesses. Workers can protect themselves by getting informed about prevention measures, their rights at work and how to take action.
LOHP developed the below materials to educate workers about heat illness and prevention. Materials are available in English and Spanish:
HEAT is a serious hazard!
What are your risk factors for heat Illness?
CAL/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention Standard (Outdoor & Indoor)