Heat-related illness can happen to anyone working in extreme temperatures, and Medcor is thinking about all the hard-working crews we support throughout these hottest weeks of summer! In this week’s Medcorner episode, Mayuri Bhakta, FNP-BC, and Christopher McStay, MD have a conversation about heat-related illnesses. Keep reading to learn who is at risk, and whatRead more
Depending on their geographic location, summertime can expose workers to physical hazards they don’t encounter at other times of the year. It is important for employers to recognize these hazards and mitigate risks associated with each of them by taking preventive, protective measures.
Heat stroke is a medical emergency and can lead to organ failure and death if not treated early. By recognizing signs and symptoms of heat illness early, you can intervene and reverse heat illness before it turns into heat stroke.
