Heat Illness Prevention

Every summer we encounter heat exhaustion that can sometimes keep our workers out of commission for hours or even days.  In preparation for the coming summer heat, two portable cooling stations have been procured in our Southern CA region.  These cooling stations have an oscillating mist blown that, according to our field crew, “helps recharge your energy with only a few minutes [of exposure]”.  We are hopeful this, in addition to shade and water, will aid in avoiding such negative heat-related experiences, thereby providing an overall better experience for our workforce!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daniel Varelas seen in the picture above, receiving a brief cooldown before continuing his work on

the structure foundations at the USC Pasadena Medical Office Building.