Heat-Related Construction Death in Austin

Kvue in Austin, Texas has reported on "the first heat-related death in Travis County for 2009." It also notes that the employer failed to notify OSHA of the fatality, so I expect we'll hear more on this issue before too long.

This might be a good time for employers to review their training records. When was the last time that you updated workers on heat-related illnesses - how to avoid them, how to recognize the symptoms, and what action to take if it occurs?

Protecting workers from heat-related illnesses is not difficult. Fortunately, most responsible employers provide adequate shade, adequate work-breaks and an ample supply of drinking water in high-heat/high-humidity situations.

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