Working in Elevated or Hot Temperatures Environments
The lack of air conditioning, and/or in some cases mechanical ventilation in few University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) buildings, can subject employees to elevated temperatures during the summer months.
This page consists of links to information, and tips offered by The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), about recognizing, evaluating and controlling heat stress, so that employees and supervisor, can take necessary actions to prevent disconfort and potential health hazards such as "Heat Stress", due to exposure to high temperatures
If you are short on time, and do not wish to read large documents, at least view the following links to the left:
- Heat Stress Card.
- Heat Stress Training Presentation.
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Related Links
What is Heat Stress? International Environmental Technology and Training Center. PDF How to Contact Us email : ehso@d.umn.edu Campus Mail: 31 DADB Home: http://www.d.umn.edu/ehso |