As record-breaking temperatures continue to impact communities and workplaces across the country, heat illness prevention remains a top priority for regulators at both the federal and state levels.

FOR WHEN IT COMES TO HEAT EXHAUSTION. WELL, OUR HEAT WAVE. IT CONTINUES TODAY. AND BECAUSE OF THAT, I WANT TO TALK ABOUT HEAT ILLNESSES. BECAUSE DID YOU KNOW THE LAST DAY OF A HEAT WAVE, WHICH IS ...

The season’s most dangerous heat wave has arrived in Southern California, and yet many workplaces are not prepared. So says a new report by job safety advocacy nonprofit Worksafe that surveyed about ...

In response to one of the hottest summers on record for the state, the N.C. High School Athletic Association has protocols in place to protect student athletes from heat illnesses. Other WRAL Top ...

Beating the summer heat. Let's start by getting your home ready. Install an air conditioner if possible, and keep up with regular maintenance for optimal cooling power. Check your windows for any gaps ...

OSHA continues to advance efforts to develop a standard aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in both outdoor and indoor work environments. This initiative reflects the growing risks ...

A man tries to cool off with a sprinkler that helps people cool off in New York City on July 15, 2024. Selcuk Acar/Anadolu—Getty Images Reporter Everyone feels uncomfortable during heat waves, when ...

The deaths of at least 27 children and staff at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas have some parents and guardians questioning the safety of summer camps, especially as global warming increases risks ...

Though it was not yet noon, the temperature was already inching toward triple digits, and it felt even hotter for the scores of farmworkers hunched in the rows of watermelon plants in this field ...

FORT BRAGG, NC—As the temperatures rise, Soldiers face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses as they routinely undergo rigorous training across diverse weather conditions. The Fort Bragg Chief ...

Millions of Americans face dangerous heat waves this week. Here are essential tips to stay cool and recognize signs of heat-related illnesses. Millions of Americans face dangerous heat waves this week ...