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OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Resources

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Heat Illness Prevention Resources feature free, downloadable outreach materials that can be used by employers or others interested in promoting heat stress awareness. Resources are available for both employers and workers on the health risks of extreme heat in an occupational setting, the signs and symptoms of heat illness, and how to recognize a medical emergency and act accordingly.

Available materials include a poster and social media resources like infographics (such as those shown below), public service announcements, and information sheets. Materials are also available in multiple languages.

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Infographic showing ways to prevent heat illness at work
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Infographic in the Spanish language diagramming how to prevent heat illness at work
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