A firsthand experience at the Lafayette Parish Fire Department highlights the physical toll of firefighting during extreme heat, where gear alone can push body temperatures past 110 degrees. LAFAYETTE ...

From the outside, firefighter response gear doesn't look terribly high-tech. The coats, pants, gloves and boots don’t differ much from regular versions of the same items. But the makeup of this ...

Unlike outdoor heat stress, which spikes during summer heat waves, indoor heat stress is often chronic, cumulative and harder to spot. Workers may not feel the immediate alarm of extreme temperatures, ...

Do you think you’ve heard it all before when it comes to heat safety for construction? You may want to think again! Did you know that the three-year average of heat-related worker deaths has doubled ...

As we approach the start of summer, the Northeast is experiencing its first heat wave. High temperatures are expected to soar beyond 90s and get up to the 100s. As people around the world adjust to ...

Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related work fatalities in the United States, with construction workers accounting for more than a third of all heat-related deaths. As average daily ...

Minnesota and Wisconsin construction crews battle heat indexes over 100°F Experts urge water, rest, shade, and heat illness awareness Contractors call for flexibility in heat safety regulations Last ...

FORT BRAGG, NC—As the temperatures rise, Soldiers face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses as they routinely undergo rigorous training across diverse weather conditions. The Fort Bragg Chief ...

In response to one of the hottest summers on record for the state, the N.C. High School Athletic Association has protocols in place to protect student athletes from heat illnesses. Other WRAL Top ...