OSHA and Heat Stress: A Hot Topic in 2023
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is an estimated 702 deaths, 67, 512 ER visits and 9,235 individuals hospital per year due to environmental heat exposure. In addition, there were nearly 100 worker deaths during the 2018 and 2019 calendar years (latest data available) according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. In order to reduce the numbers of deaths and injuries due to heat related issues, OSHA in 2022, created an emphasis program to help employers better protect their employees.
This webinar will examine the Top 5 Steps of OSHA’s Heat Illness Emphasis Program, analyze factors that can affect a workers ability to cope with heat and discuss potential controls to reduce the number of workplace injuries and deaths caused by environmental heat exposures.
Speaker:
Stephen E. Badger, CSP, OHST, WCP®
Safety Management Consultant, The MEMIC Group
Stephen has over 36 years of safety experience working in a variety of industries. His experience in the papermaking, medical sterilization and construction industries gives him a unique perspective of the safety needs in manufacturing facilities and in the field. He encourages companies to find innovative safety solutions and not just settle for a “quick fix.” He facilitates employers tapping into their most valuable asset, their employees, for ideas and solutions that may not be available anywhere else.
Stephen has earned his Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) and Workers’ Compensation Professional (WCP®) designations. He is a member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and American Society of Safety Professionals and is an authorized training instructor through the OSHA Training Institute in Manchester, NH. In addition to his experience as a safety professional, he has formal training in industrial hygiene practices and indoor air quality testing.
Here is the AGENDA for this webinar:
2:00PM ET / 1:00PM CT / 11:00AM PT
OSHA and Heat Stress: A Hot Topic in 2023
3:00PM ET / 2:00PM CT / 12:00 PT
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Denny Collins, COHC, SKC Inc., Eighty Four, PA, [email protected]
SKC Inc. Regional Technical Sales Representative, Northeast
Denny brings 37 years of experience in the health and safety industry to the table. Previously a regional sales manager for 25 years with Quest Technologies, Denny specializes in noise, sound, and heat stress instrumentation and is a valued member of the SKC Noise Team. Denny is a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) and Hearing Conservation Specialist. He offers a unique level of knowledge, expertise, and support to SKC customers in the Northeast. Denny looks forward to offering the industrial hygiene equipment and media manufacturer’s perspective.
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Duration: 1 Hour