Date: Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Heat related information and downloads available on the Texas EDEN website:
Avoiding Dehydration (pdf)
Working Outdoors in Heat (pdf)
Health Hints Newsletter: Heat (pdf)
More Texas EDEN Heat Wave Resources »
Date: Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Source: Texas Department of Insurance
The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) urges Texas employers to help prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses. During the warm months many dangers exist for all people working outdoors, ranging from sun-damaged skin to fatal illnesses.
Date: Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Source: New Scientist
This study shows that heat waves cause the most disaster related fatalities in the United States.
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