Heat Stress and Construction Workers

Due to the high heat indexes in the summer, construction employees need to be aware of the increased possibility of heat-related illnesses and how to prevent them. This is particularly true for those of you who spend most of your day out-of-doors.

Too much heat can make you tired, hurt your job performance, and increase your chance of injury. You can get a skin rash. You can also get: Dehydration. The body loses water and can