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In case you missed it, May 31 was Heat Awareness Day and June 2 was Global Heat Action Day. Who knew? This national and global awareness of heat is a function of more frequent extreme heat which can be a health hazard to those who are not careful. To assist the public, the Center For Disease Control and Prevention recently launched a new heat tracking tool called the Heat and Health Index which will help the public learn more about local heat exposure, health related consequences of heat exposure and how people can protect themselves during extreme heat events. For people who work outside, extreme heat can be a real health hazard. So as we approach summer, it’s important to be mindful of employee working conditions for those who work outside or around machinery which emits heat. Heat related illnesses and fatalities are preventable, and the law requires employers to provide safe working environments. Here’s a quick overview: