As it is now officially the summer of 2013 and the heat is upon us, employers must once again recognize the issues, risks and requirements surrounding heat in the workplace. According to clause 25(2)(h) of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, “Employers have a duty to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker. This includes developing policies and procedures to protect workers from exposure to heat related illness. For further information pertaining to heat stress, warning signs and required workplace policies & procedures to protect workers, please call us today at (905) 821-8928 or email us at help@helpsafetyservices.com
Source: Ontario MOL, May 2013 http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/gl_heat.php
