Avoiding the Summertime Blues

Now that summer is in full swing, it bears repeating that employees who must work outdoors should take precautions to prevent the ill effects of sun and heat. Fed-OSHA has published several bulletins over the years that provide recommendations for protection from skin cancer posed by exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) radiation contained in sunlight; heat exhaustion and heat stroke; and the hazards of Lyme disease and West Nile virus. Following is a synopsis of the recommendations:Protec