Heat Illness Prevention

More Resources on Heat

There are a range of heat illnesses that can affect anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. Find additional resources in English and other languages to prevent heat illness.

Prevention

Heat-related illnesses can be prevented. Prevention requires employers and workers to recognize heat hazards.

  • When heat hazards are present, plan ahead to protect workers.
  • Employers and workers should become familiar with the symptoms of heat illness.
  • OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool App for iPhone and Android.
  • OSHA's Guidance on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings While Working Outdoors or Indoors in Hot and Humid Conditions (September 2020).

Protecting Workers from the Effects of Heat
Protecting Workers from the Effects of Heat Fact Sheet (PDF) Español (PDF)

Don't Wait...Hydrate! Prevent heat illness at work. osha.gov/heat

Heat Illness Prevention: Don’t Wait… Hydrate! Sticker

Industry-Specific Information
Shipyard Employment - protecting workers from heat illness in confined spaces

Maritime - Protecting Workers from Heat Illness in Confined Spaces (PDF) Español (PDF) Portuguese (PDF) Vietnamese (PDF)

Prevent Heat Illness at Work - Mines can be hot work sites.

Mining: Prevent Heat Illness at Work Poster (PDF) Español (PDF)

Underground and surface mines can be hot work sites

Heat Safety for Mines Infographic (ZIP) Español (ZIP)