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More than 40 percent of heat-related worker deaths occur in the construction industry, but workers in every field are susceptible. There are a range of heat illnesses and they can affect anyone, ... [Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-shade-and-bugs) 5 Comments [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-shade-and-bugs#comments-listing) Topics: [Heat Stress](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/heat-stress), [Outdoor Hazards](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/outdoor-hazards) ## [National Work Zone Awareness Week](https://blog.gosafe.com/national-work-zone-awareness-week) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on Apr 23, 2020, 7:00:00 AM goSafe has always been committed to protecting workers on the field, so for this year's National Work Zone Awareness Week we're promoting positive safety measures that help keep both motorists and workers safe. [Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/national-work-zone-awareness-week) 4 Comments [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/national-work-zone-awareness-week#comments-listing) Topics: [Outdoor Hazards](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/outdoor-hazards), [High Visibility Apparel](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/high-visibility-apparel), [Work Zone Awareness](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/work-zone-awareness) ## [Heat Stress : Q&A](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-q-and-a) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on Apr 16, 2019, 9:02:00 AM Questions and Answers About Common Heat Stress Illnesses and Preventative Measures Heat is a hazard, and working in extreme temperatures can lead to a variety of heat-related illnesses (HRI's). HRI's are entirely preventable, but in order to effectively mitigate the risks, it is important to be familiar with symptoms ... 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[Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/hi-vis-solutions-to-struck-by-vehicle-hazards) 1 Comment [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/hi-vis-solutions-to-struck-by-vehicle-hazards#comments-listing) Topics: [PPE](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/ppe), [Outdoor Hazards](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/outdoor-hazards), [Safety is Easy](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/safety-is-easy), [High Visibility Apparel](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/high-visibility-apparel) ## [Heat Stress 101](https://blog.gosafe.com/heat-stress-101) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on May 2, 2018, 11:17:45 AM Questions and Answers About Common Heat Stress Illnesses and Preventative Measures Heat is a hazard, and working in extreme temperatures can lead to a variety of heat-related illnesses (HRI's). HRI's are entirely preventable, but in order to effectively mitigate the risks, it is important to be familiar with symptoms ... 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[Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/dropped-object-prevention-in-powered-aerial-lifts) 4 Comments [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/dropped-object-prevention-in-powered-aerial-lifts#comments-listing) Topics: [Fall Protection](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/fall-protection), [Facility Safety](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/facility-safety), [Outdoor Hazards](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/outdoor-hazards) ## [How Understanding the Heat Stress Index Can Help You Prevent Heat Related Illnesses](https://blog.gosafe.com/how-understanding-the-heat-stress-index-can-help-you-prevent-heat-related-illnesses) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on Jun 6, 2017, 7:47:46 AM Picture this. It’s a blistering summer afternoon in Houston, Texas. The temperature outside is upwards of 90⁰, but the humidity is making the air feel like a sauna. It’s Construction Worker Carl’s first day on the job. He’s eager to show off his twenty years of welding experience to his new coworkers. [Read More](https://blog.gosafe.com/how-understanding-the-heat-stress-index-can-help-you-prevent-heat-related-illnesses) 0 Comments [Click to read/write comments](https://blog.gosafe.com/how-understanding-the-heat-stress-index-can-help-you-prevent-heat-related-illnesses#comments-listing) Topics: [Heat Stress](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/heat-stress), [Outdoor Hazards](https://blog.gosafe.com/topic/outdoor-hazards) ## [Outdoor Hazards on Construction Sites](https://blog.gosafe.com/hot-weather-hazards-in-construction) Posted by [goSafe](https://blog.gosafe.com/author/gosafe) on May 9, 2017, 7:30:00 AM It’s that time of year again—the sun’s shining and temperatures are rising. People venture out and spend more time outdoors. It’s the same for construction workers, as companies take advantage of longer days. 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