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Staying Safe in the Heat: Preventing Heat Illness for Employees
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
As we enter into the summer months, warm weather conditions create a new level of risk for employers. High temperatures and greater sun exposure can pose a danger to employees working both outdoors and indoors. Proper heat protection and preparation are necessary to keep employees safe.
Preparing for the Summer Heat: Heat Illness Prevention Resources from Rancho Mesa
Author, Jadyn Brandt, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
As temperatures continue to rise through the summer months, heat illness prevention is essential to protect employees from the dangers of extreme weather. Rancho Mesa has a variety of safety resources available for employee training and incident reporting.
California’s Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard Approved: What You Need to Know
Author, Megan Lockhart, Client Communications Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
Recently, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board approved new requirements for California businesses, heat illness prevention for indoor work spaces. The new Section 3396 addition to the California Labor Code will go into effect as early as August 1, 2024.
Staying Safe While the Weather Heats Up
Author, Greg Garcia, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
As temperatures continue to rise across the country, it is important for landscape companies to take proper precautions while working in the heat of summer. Heat-related illnesses are very much preventable, if the proper safety steps are in place.
Six Proactive Steps to Prevent Heat Illness During a Scorching Summer
Author, Dave Garcia, President, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.
The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for many parts of California starting today, and excessive heat warnings for some other areas. Temperatures are expected to rise to 110ºF in some parts of the Sacramento Valley, for instance. In the desert areas of Imperial and San Diego counties, they will soar as high as 114ºF.