I live, work, and play in Florida. In the winter, temperatures can reach and exceed 80 degrees. In the summer, temperatures don’t drop below 80 degrees. And I love the heat! However, I learned the hard way many years ago that if I don’t actively manage my heat exposure, I’ll pay the price.
Similarly, my work as an EHS director also takes me to job sites throughout the country. During the summer in the Deep South and Gulf Coast, the heat demands respect and management. The ability to manage employees’ heat exposure in these conditions can literally determine the success of the job.