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	Heat Stress What to do....

Due to the extreme heat the nation is experiencing this summer, MSHA is providing you this page of information on Heat Stress. We will be adding to this page in the next few days, so please come back, stay cool and most of all, stay safe.

Heat Stress in Mining

This is based on MSHA Safety Manual Number 6.

Heat Stress in the Mining Industry

This article provided courtesy of the Physical and Toxic Agents Division, Pittsburgh Safey and Health Technology Center, Cochran Mill Road , Bruceton, PA 15236, 412-386-6978.

Heat Stress

Articles from the Holmes Safety Bulletin - (Files are PDF)


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