With rising temperatures and increasing awareness of the dangers of heat-related illnesses, it is essential that solid waste and resource management professionals are equipped to protect themselves and their teams. This session explores the unique risks that workers in our industry face when exposed to extreme heat, in both indoor and outdoor settings. Additionally, it addresses pending OSHA heat standards designed to prevent and reduce occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities caused by hazardous heat. Join us to learn how your operations can safeguard worker well-being and maintain operational efficiency in the face of rising temperatures.

As a result of this session, participants will be able to: 

• Recognize heat stress symptoms and risks
• Implement proactive safety measures for mitigating heat-related health hazards
• Discuss proposed OSHA regulations on heat safety and their impact on the industry
• Implement practical approaches to ensuring regulatory compliance and worker protection