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ALT "Agile Construction workers on a suspended iron section 200ft. above ground." Source: Library of Congress

ALT Suicide Prevention 5 Things You Should Know Suicide is a leading cause of death among working-age adults in the United States. Fortunately, like other workplace fatalities, suicides can be prevented. Below are 5 things to know about preventing suicide.

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ALT Heat Illness Signs and Symptoms. Watch for signs of heat illness and act quickly. When in doubt, call 911. If a worker experiences: Headache or nausea; weakness or dizziness; heavy sweating or hot dry skin; elevated body temperature; thirst; decreased urine output. Take these actions: Dive cool water to drink; remove unnecessary clothing; move to a cooler area; cool with water, ice or a fan; do not leave alone; seek medical care.

ALT Heat exposure can be dangerous Signs of a medical emergency! Abnormal thinking or behavior. Slurred speech. Seizures. Loss of consciousness. Take these actions 1. Call 911 immediately 2. Cool the workers right away with water or ice 3. Stay with the workers until help arrives

ALT Employers are Responsible for Protecting Workers from Heat Illness. By law employers are responsible for providing workplaces free of safety hazards, including extreme heat. It is your responsibility to: Provide workers with water, rest and shade. Allow new or returning workers to gradually increase workloads and take more frequent breaks during the first week of work as they build a tolerance for working in the heat. Plan for emergencies and train workers on prevention. Monitor workers for signs of illness. osha.gov/heat

ALT The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety App allows workers and supervisors to calculate the heat index for their worksite, and, based on the heat index, displays a risk level to outdoor workers. Then, with a simple "click," you can get reminders about the protective measures that should be taken at that risk level to protect workers from heat-related illness.