Summer is here, as is hot and humid weather. Construction workers face additional hazards on the job site due to heat.

This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses Heat-Related Stress and Illness.

 

Dehydration is a major issue on the job site. Click below for a printable chart on the color of urine, an easy indicator of whether someone is hydrated enough:

 

OSHA also has additional resources to protect workers from Heat-Related Stress and Illness. Click below for more!