heat related illness News
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Study links California hospitalizations to hotter weather
Rising temperatures have already impacted the health of thousands of Californians, according to a paper in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP), written by scientists at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). “The 2006 California Heat Wave: Impacts on Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits,” describes the enormous health impacts of California’s severe heat wave in ...
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154 died of heat stroke in New York City from 2000-11: said CDC
Heat waves are the deadliest of extreme weather events, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this week. A case study published in the August 9 edition of the agency’s journal, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, looked at heat illness in New York City from 2000 to 2011. The results revealed that there were more than 150 deaths, about 1,600 hospitalizations and around ...
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New Video Discusses COVID-19 Guidance on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings while Working Indoors in Hot and Humid Conditions
Today the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about the use of cloth face coverings while working indoors in hot and humid conditions. “OSHA recently provided a number of suggestions and practices for employers to ...
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COVID-19 OSHA Guidance for Employers and Employees in Puerto Rico that Work Indoors with Cloth Face Coverings
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many businesses and institutions to temporarily close their doors early this year. As they’ve reopened, employees are typically required to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. To help in this effort, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released guidance on the use of cloth face coverings, including ...
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OSHA Provides COVID-19 Guidance for Businesses and Institutions with Employees Using Cloth Face Coverings
With most businesses and institutions reopened even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employers have had to implement a number of safeguards to protect their workers and the customers they serve. One of the very visible changes in many parts of the country has been the use of face coverings in the workplace. For those utilizing cloth face coverings, the Occupational Safety and Health ...
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Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 21 April–4 May 2011
Below is a roundup of news from or about Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 21 April-4 May, 2011. Tanzania to triple research funds A decision by the Tanzanian government to more than triple research funding in the next financial year — to Sh100 billion (around US$66 million) — has been hailed by The Citizen newspaper, which says it demonstrates commitment to addressing the country's ...
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