Heat safety in the workplace: New recommendations from athletic trainers’ group

The National Athletic Trainers' Association released 48 evidence-based recommendations for employers to prevent heat illness on job sites, including developing heat illness prevention plans and establishing acclimatization protocols. Construction companies can use these guidelines to implement effective heat mitigation strategies and protect workers from heat-related injuries.

Dallas — Developing heat illness prevention plans and establishing acclimatization protocols are among 48 evidence-based recommendations recently published by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association for employers implementing heat mitigation strategies. A 28-member task force, which included 10…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.