Continue to Site »
Site will load in 15 seconds

[VIDEO] Recognize and Prevent Heat Illness on the Construction Jobsite

Workers can stay safe and healthy if employers watch out for their health and remember three simple words: water, rest and shade

Jul 22, 2015

Workers can stay safe and healthy if employers watch out for their health and remember 3 simple words: Water, Rest, and Shade. Go to osha.gov/heat for more on OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention campaign.

App of the Week: OSHA Heat-Safety Tool

OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention Training Guide

Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer Heat

Protecting Workers from Heat Stress

Keep It Cool in the Dog Days of Summer

Top Eight Tips for Beating the Heat

Managing Heat Stress and Working In Hot Environments

Latest in Construction Safety
Ritron Hr Series Portable Radio In Hand f0iw Lm8sqo
Ritron Releases 2-Way Portable Radio with Color Display
June 12, 2026
Align Ops Busy Busy
AlignOps Launches Safety Module for BusyBusy App as OSHA Heat Enforcement Increases
June 12, 2026
60840 Watch Fcp Logo Circle Color
ForConstructionPros.com Launches Video-First Content and Sponsorship Program
June 11, 2026
Guardian Harness
Guardian Launches Defender Harness Lineup for Fall Protection
June 7, 2026
Related Stories
[VIDEO] Heat Illness Daily Checklist
Construction Safety
[VIDEO] Heat Illness Daily Checklist
[VIDEO] How to Prevent Heat Illness
Construction Safety
[VIDEO] How to Prevent Heat Illness
[VIDEO] Responding to Heat Illness
Construction Safety
[VIDEO] Responding to Heat Illness
[VIDEO] The Signs and Symptoms of Heat Illness
Construction Safety
[VIDEO] The Signs and Symptoms of Heat Illness
More in Construction Safety
Communications Equipment
Ritron Releases 2-Way Portable Radio with Color Display
Ritron Inc.
The radio is designed to be lightweight and compact, making it comfortable to wear all day on the jobsite.
Ritron Hr Series Portable Radio In Hand f0iw Lm8sqo
Construction Safety Technology
AlignOps Launches Safety Module for BusyBusy App as OSHA Heat Enforcement Increases
busybusy by Align Technologies
The safety module is designed to help contractors manage heat safety procedures, track incidents and document compliance efforts.
Align Ops Busy Busy
Construction News
ForConstructionPros.com Launches Video-First Content and Sponsorship Program
Watch FCP is a recurring video content initiative produced by the Construction Network's editorial team.
60840 Watch Fcp Logo Circle Color
Fall Protection
Guardian Launches Defender Harness Lineup for Fall Protection
Guardian Fall Protection
Guardian has introduced its Defender harness lineup, offering multiple fall protection options designed for comfort, mobility and jobsite performance.
Guardian Harness
Detectable Warnings
Brigade Launches Integrated Radar and Camera Safety System for Construction Vehicles
Brigade Electronics Inc.
The Backsense Radar On-Screen Display system combines radar and camera technologies to improve operator awareness in construction and mining.
Backsense
Boots & Footwear
Footwear's Impact on Worker Safety During Extreme Heat
Red Wing Shoe Co.
Construction heat safety involves more than hydration and shade. Proper footwear and PPE choices can help reduce heat stress, fatigue and injury risks on jobsites.
Glebcallfives Adobe Stock 1831196318
Labor & Workforce Development
Milwaukee Tool Expands Jobsite Safety Training to Include Mental Health Awareness
Milwaukee Tool Corp.
Milwaukee Tool partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to add mental health awareness and suicide prevention resources to construction jobsite safety training.
Kangwans Adobe Stock 613714327
Hard Hats & Headwear
Ergodyne, Mips Introduce Type 2 Safety Helmet for Angled Impact Protection
Ergodyne Corp.
Ergodyne expanded its partnership with Mips to launch a Type 2 safety helmet designed to address angled impacts and improve comfort for workers on construction jobsites.
Ergodyne Helmet
Vertical Lifts
IPAF Reminds Everyone To 'Check It!' For MEWP Safety
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
When working at height, the responsibility for safety is on everyone involved.
Adobe Stock 416319923
Portable Lighting
Streamlight Introduces Portable Light for Industrial and Emergency Applications
Streamlight Inc.
The Portable Scene Light II is a high-output lighting system designed for construction, industrial, emergency response and outdoor jobsite use.
Streamlight
Training & Education
ABC Report Highlights Safety Practices Linked to Lower Construction Injury Rates
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
The 2026 safety report found daily toolbox talks, employee engagement and safety planning helped reduce construction incident rates.
Tomasz Zajda Adobe Stock 110452048
Theft Prevention
Monimoto GPS Tracking System for Construction Equipment
Monimoto
Monimoto introduced a wireless GPS tracking system designed to help construction companies monitor trailers, generators and equipment without complex installation.
Monimoto
Page 1 of 309
Next Page