WorkSafeBC Urges Employers to Prepare for Extreme Heat and Wildfires This Summer - OHS Canada Magazine

WorkSafeBC urges employers to prepare for extreme heat and wildfires this summer - OHS Canada Magazine

Credit: WorkSafeBC. As summer approaches, WorkSafeBC is urging employers to prepare for the health and safety risks associated with extreme heat and wildfire smoke. If not properly managed, these risks can lead to serious injuries for workers, such as heat stress and respiratory problems. “Hot and smoky conditions during the summer months create challenges for both indoor and outdoor workers,” said Todd McDonald, head of prevention services at W…

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