Tag: Heat safety

As Summer Heats Up, Know Your Responsibility to Cool Down Employees

By Rebecca Bisone, Associate, Axley Brynelson, LLP Jun 23, 2025 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 23, 2025

The beginning of summer often aligns with the beginning of the growing season for many Midwest farmers. With the rising temperatures, fruits and vegetables aren’t the only things growing this summer. Heatstroke, heat exhaustion, and other heat-related injuries are major risks for employees. So how do employers ensure their workers stay safe during long days […]

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Heat Safety Advocates Criticize Florida Law Banning Water Breaks, Cooling Measures

By Jay Kumar, Editor, EHS Daily Advisor Apr 23, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Apr 23, 2024

A new measure signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that prohibits local workplace standards requiring drinking water and cooling measures increases the risk of worker deaths from heat exposure, according to worker safety advocates. “The bill in Florida threatens to strip millions of workers of fundamental heat protection measures, such as access to […]