Eliminating workplace hazards entirely is always the safest way forward if possible, but some risks are unavoidable. As the weather grows warmer, many workers, especially in industries like construction, may find themselves facing extreme heat. Since you can’t reduce the temperature outside, mitigation steps to reduce the effects of serious heat are essential.
Heat can be dangerous — even fatal — if safety managers aren’t careful. Thankfully, new technologies provide new ways to address this threat. Here are five technology use cases for improving worker safety amid extreme temperatures.
