Heat Stress
Assistant Secretary Ed Foulke
:30 PSA

One of the most dangerous hazards in the workplace is heat stress. Yet heat stress often goes unrecognized until it's too late. This is Ed Foulke, head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The causes of heat stress include high temperature, humidity, strong sunlight, and overexertion. Heat stress happens when your are unable to keep cool by sweating. Protect yourself. Drink plenty of water. Learn more about heat stress at WWW.DOL.gov.