Heat: The Sneaky Killer Are You at Risk for Heat Injury?
You don’t have to be locked in a car to die from the heat. Last summer, half a dozen American workers died from heat stress while on the job, and thousands more suffered varying injuries. Those numbers come straight from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and they’re much worse than in previous years. The majority of deaths and injuries happen to tradespeople working outdoors, and employers would love to write the danger off as an occupational hazard of construction and other manual labor fields. But in U.S. courts, it’s been made clear that no job should cost you your life or result in serious injury. The duty of preventing these injuries and tragedies lies squarely with employers. It’s their responsibility to educate workers on the dangers of heat stress and injury. It’s their job to provide adequate water and
break periods. And it’s their duty to call off work if conditions become too hazardous. If you work in a hot environment, know the signs of heat injury. Excessive sweating, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, and irritability are all warning signs of heat exhaustion. Plenty of fluids, rest in a cool and shady area, and ice packs or a wet towel on the back of the neck will help with recovery. If someone’s skin becomes red and dry, and they pass out or begin to seize, then they’re having a heatstroke. Call 911 immediately. Heat injuries can become worse over the course of your life and have long-lasting effects on your health. If you’re injured on the job due to heat stress or heatstroke, it’s likely you’re owed money as compensation. A personal injury suit will help pay for your medical bills, but it will also pressure
employers to change their behavior to prevent heat injury for other employees.
Finally, remember that those in humid environments, like Florida, are at much greater risk for heat injury and death. Be careful this summer.
Sudoku Time!
Spring is here and summer is on its way, which means picnic season has sprung. Enjoy this incredible pasta salad recipe with friends, or steal it all for yourself. We won’t tell! MARVELOUS MACARONI SALAD
INGREDIENTS
Dressing •
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½ cup chopped green pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
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½ cup chopped red pepper
Salad •
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2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon mustard
½pound macaroni, cooked, drained, and cooled 1 cup sliced celery
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½ cup chopped green onion
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1 teaspoon sugar
DIRECTIONS
1. Mix together dressing ingredients. 2. Mix together salad ingredients.
3. Mix dressing and salad together. Chill before serving. 4. Enjoy!
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Recipe inspired by Food.com.
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