Tag Archives: Heat Stress

A Special Visit to HELP, NM

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

By Jessica Werder, Health & Safety Senior Program Manager It is hot in New Mexico. I know from experience: last week, I had the opportunity to observe a Proyecto Sol, heat stress prevention training at the HELP, New Mexico offices … Continue reading →

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Staying Safe in the Sun

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

        By Jessica Werder, Health & Safety Senior Program Manager, and Ayrianne Parks, Communications Director As many of us neared the end of our workweek last Friday, our thoughts turned to how we would stay cool throughout … Continue reading →

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Summertime Suffering for Farmworker Children

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

School has let out for the summer and many children across the country will enjoy their vacation playing at the pool, running through sprinklers, and jumping in nearby rivers, lakes, and the ocean to beat the heat and enjoy childhood … Continue reading →

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Training Farmworkers On Heat Stress Prevention

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

June 21st marked the first official day of summer, but that is old news for most of us.  Temperatures around the nation’s capital have already reached well over 90 degrees—and for more than just a few days. While it is … Continue reading →

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Water. Rest. Shade.

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

It’s a simple message, but one that can save lives. Last week, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will launch a national, educational, heat-stress prevention campaign targeting employers and their employees. The … Continue reading →

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