[VIDEO] What is Heat Illness?

This ClickSafety video defines heat illness, helps you recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and provides tips on preventing heat illness at your jobsite

Jun 8, 2016

Summer heat is almost upon us, so take precautions to keep your workers safe by learning about heat illness, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. In this five-part Tailgate Talk video series, ClickSafety.com presents Pete Rice, Safety Engineer & Certified Industrial Hygienist, as he defines heat illness, helps you recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and provides tips on preventing heat illness at your jobsite.

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