Heat Illness Prevention Campaign Update
OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention campaign began in 2011, focusing on educating employers and workers about the dangers of working in the heat. With ongoing improvements and implementation of NACOSH recommendations, the campaign now includes expanding outreach to target demographics, leveraging technology and social media, and ensuring evidence-based solutions are in place. Stay updated on recent developments and advancements in the campaign to prevent heat-related illnesses.
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Heat Illness Prevention Heat Illness Prevention Campaign Campaign - - Update Update May 31, 2023 May 31, 2023
Campaign Background OSHA s Heat Illness Prevention campaign launched in 2011 and was modeled after Cal/OSHA s heat campaign Campaign educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat In 2021, OSHA began expanding campaign scope
NACOSH Recommendations # Recommendation Assure that all documents identify employer responsibility and worker rights. Correct or eliminate products where there are broken links or misinformation. Identify product that should be created in a multi-lingual format (or use infographics or animation in lieu of written word). Expand information to target health care providers, including educational materials for first responders. 5 Increase outreach to temporary workforces, youth. 6 Expand use of social media and apps for messaging and platforms. Identify new technology & best practices as tools for workers and employers (such as wearable devices). Continue the outreach/marketing as it relates to heat. Look to community partners and outreach providers. Assure that solutions are evidence based. Conduct a technical review of all materials. Assure that the widest possible range of workers are targeted (NEP identifies 75+ construction and non-construction industries). 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10
2022 Updates and Campaign Improvements Updated Webpages Updated Preventing Heat Illness at Work Poster and Pamphlet Infographics Audio and Video PSAs Remembering Tim: A Life Lost to Heat Illness at Work Leveraging outreach opportunities Safe + Sound Campaign E-Newsletter
Implementation of Recommendations # Recommendation Assure that all documents identify employer responsibility and worker rights. Correct or eliminate products where there are broken links or misinformation. Identify product that should be created in a multi-lingual format (or use infographics or animation in lieu of written word). Expand information to target health care providers, including educational materials for first responders. 5 Increase outreach to temporary workforces, youth. 6 Expand use of social media and apps for messaging and platforms. Identify new technology & best practices as tools for workers and employers (such as wearable devices). Continue the outreach/marketing as it relates to heat. Look to community partners and outreach providers. Assure that solutions are evidence based. Conduct a technical review of all materials. Assure that the widest possible range of workers are targeted (NEP identifies 75+ construction and non-construction industries). Status 1 Ongoing 2 Ongoing 3 Ongoing 4 Early Stages Early Stages Ongoing 7 Early Stages 8 Gngoing 9 Ongoing 10 Ongoing
Heat Illness: Prevent Heat Illness at Work Brochure Poster New Translations English Spanish Arabic Chinese Simplified Chinese Traditional Haitian Korean Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Tagalog Ukrainian Vietnamese
Stakeholder Engagement www.osha.gov/heat/national-heat-contest
Heat eNewsletter Click to Subscribe
Products Under Development Topics include: Hydration and Alcohol/Sugary Drinks, etc. Heat and Personal Risk Factors Pregnant Workers and Heat Guides for Calculating Total Heat Stress (using Heat Index and WBGT) PPE and Heat Heat Campaign Stickers Updating Older Materials Including the heat safety illustrated fact sheet, the general heat education fact sheet, and employer training guide
Looking Ahead Continue industry-specific guidance and reviewing most up- to-date research Ensure inclusion of indoor workers, healthcare, temp workers, and young workers Educating stakeholders on new technologies and best practices for heat illness prevention Additional language translations Creating opportunities for stakeholder engagement and developing partnerships and expanding reach Creating additional video content Developing new educational products Questions? Email us at: heatcampaign@dol.gov
