While it’s best not to work outside in high temperatures, the nature of certain jobs—like construction, forestry, manufacturing or landscaping—sometimes makes it unavoidable. When this happens, a worker’s body temperature can rise to dangerously high levels and put them at risk of serious health complications.

Keep reading for a free copy of our Heat Illness Guide for Employers.

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Due to the nature of their job, outdoor workers are exposed to a number of elements. The sun, in particular, can have drastic implications for workers if they’re not careful.

With the continued rise in extreme weather patterns, outdoor workers are at a greater risk of heat-related illnesses as the weather gets hotter and more humid. Examples include construction workers, agricultural workers, road crews and landscaping or maintenance workers.

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Extreme heat events, or heat waves, are a leading cause of extreme weather-related deaths in the United States. The number of heat-related deaths is rising. For example, in 1995, 465 heat-related deaths occurred in Chicago. From 1999 to 2010, a total of 7,415 people died of heat-related deaths, an average of about 618 deaths a year.

Here are some tips on how to prevent heat-related illnesses:

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