Written by: Winfred Marrero Pagan, USF SafetyFlorida Safety Consultant Working outdoors in warm climates, especially during the hot summer months, pose a hazard for outdoor workers. Workers must protect themselves against heat, sun exposure and other related hazards. Occupational exposure to heat can result in injuries, disease, reduced productivity, and even death. Workers who are exposed to extreme heat conditions, or that work in hot environments both indoors or outdoors, or even those engaged in strenuous physical activities, may be at increased risk of occupational-related illnesses caused by heat stress, […]

Do you employ young workers? Young workers are classified as any worker under age 24. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), young workers suffer disproportionately from workplace injuries, with a nonfatal injury rate estimated to be two times higher than among workers age 25 or over. […]