Protecting Workers from Heat Stress
Know the symptoms of heat illnesses and how to protect yourself and other employees from the heat
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Exposure to heat can cause illness and death. The most serious heat illness is heat stroke. Other heat illnesses, such as heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash, should also be avoided. Use this OSHA Heat Stress QuickCard for quick reference on symptoms of heat illnesses and how to prevent them: water, rest and shade.

