Every year, millions of U.S. workers are exposed to heat hazards and are susceptible to a work-related injury. Businesses with employees working outdoors or in physically demanding roles are vulnerable to the costs heat-related injuries can bring such as missed work, treatment, and replacement training. In fact, more than 7,000 heat-related injury and illness cases were reported in 2023-2024.
Hometown Urgent Care & Occupational Health cares about worker safety and helps businesses with employees susceptible to heat-related injuries with comprehensive care and lower costs. Through our partnership, we protect both workers and the business.
The best cost reduction is prevention. Knowing how to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke is the best approach. Take into consideration the following:
☀️Tips for preventing heat-related illnesses
Wear:
- Lightweight, light-colored, breathable clothing, a hat, polarized eye protection and proper footwear, especially on hot asphalt and/or dark pavement.
- Sunscreen on skin exposed to UV Rays, even when overcast
Hydrate:
- Stay hydrated with water & drinks that restore electrolytes.
Avoid over excursion:
- Take rest breaks and seek shade when practical
Watch for symptoms:
- If you see symptoms of heat illness in a coworker, seek immediate care.
- Abnormal behavior
- Slurred speech
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness
📊The Risks: By the Numbers
- 48 Work-related heat exposure deaths in 2024
- 7,100+ Heat-related workplace injury and illness cases reported during 2023-2024
- 1,600 Heat-related deaths nationwide in 2021
- Thousands become ill from occupational heat exposure each year
✅ The Bottom Line
Hometown Urgent Care and Occupational Health Services works with employers to tailor protocols based on their industry and help streamline an employee health program to take the work out of getting the results you need to maintain your workforce.
📍 Ready to partner with us? Learn more or contact our occupational health team today!