OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards
As temperatures rise, OSHA reminds employers and workers to take preventative measures against heat illness through training, hydration, and emergency preparedness.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Jul 29, 2025
As temperatures rise, OSHA is reminding employers and workers nationwide about the dangers of heat exposure—indoors and out. Without proper protection and training, heat can lead to serious illness or even death.
To stay safe on the job:
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Take frequent breaks in shaded or cool areas
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Stay hydrated throughout the day
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Know the signs of heat illness: fainting, dizziness, nausea, muscle spasms
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Act quickly if symptoms appear—when in doubt, call 911
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Provide training on heat hazards and implement an emergency action plan
Heat safety starts with awareness and preparation. Learn more at osha.gov/heat.
About the Author
Stasia DeMarco brings a strong and varied journalism background to her role at Occupational Health & Safety, having previously served as a multimedia editor, broadcast journalist, professor and reviewer across major news organizations. As Content Editor, she writes news and feature articles, hosts sponsor and editorial webinars, co-hosts the SafetyPod worker health and safety podcast, and manages the brand’s digital and social media presence. She is committed to informing and engaging the safety community through compelling reporting and conversations that support safer, healthier workplaces.