Egg Harbor Township Nurses Office

Falls are a hazard found in many work sectors. A fall leading to injury or death can occur both during relatively simple job tasks on a level surface or during complex work tasks (such as work performed by an ironworker many stories above the ground).

Both outdoor and indoor workers who are exposed to occupational heat stress (the combination of heat from environmental factors, metabolic heat, clothing, and personal protective equipment) may be at risk for heat-related illnesses and injuries. Heat-related illnesses may include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rashes, and rhabdomyolysis. Injuries with heat as a factor may also occur, such as falls when someone becomes dizzy, slips on sweat puddles on floors, and fogged up safety glasses. As temperatures and events like heat waves increasingly become a concern, more workplaces may be affected, and it will be important to create a protective workplace heat-illness prevention program.

Hazards are all around us both on and off the job. While some hazards might seem minor, from a burnt-out bulb to a cord stretched across a walkway, they can all create risks. But if we can identify hazards early, they can be reported and addressed to prevent injury and illness.

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2023/06/01/national-safety-month-2023/