During the summer months, heat related illnesses, specially heat stress, is a major concern for employees working outdoors or in environments that have radiant heat sources, high air temperatures and high humidity. Workers who come in direct physical contact with hot objects or perform strenuous physical activities must be specially careful.

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Today (June 1) officially marks the beginning of the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center forecast a 75-percent likelihood of 13 to 17 named storms.
Some immediate tips for employers and employees to prepare for the season include:

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