Business-Led Solutions to Keep Employees Safe
The unique climate of the United States requires proactive measures to ensure the well-being of employees working indoors or outdoors and being exposed to extreme heat.
Advisory Board
Executing
Led by the private sector, our objective is to provide tools and resources to educate on the risks of working in high temperatures and create safer workplaces. This initiative aims to facilitate the sharing, teaching, and implementation of innovative best practices in workplaces throughout the United States.
Advocating
When companies operate in different local jurisdictions, having various policies for each area often makes it difficult for teams to know which standards to follow. Consulting the appropriate heat safety research, science, data, and technology will help to create a clear path for worker safety.
Impact
The Florida Chamber is collaborating with companies nationally to introduce new innovations, implement best practices, and minimize risks associated with working in high temperatures. This initiative aims to enhance worker safety on all job sites, ultimately creating a safer work environment.
Heat Hazard Identification and Assessment
Preventive Measures
Training & Education
Emergency Planning and Response
Recordkeeping and Reporting
Tools for Business Owners
Education
Measuring Heat
Heat Risk Forecast Tools
- The National Weather Service has launched an experimental website featuring a comprehensive seven-day forecast of Heat Risk. The interactive map allows you to click on a specific city to view the forecast.
- Additional Sources
OSHA
In the News
Florida Chamber Safety Council continues the fight to keep employees safe
Florida’s unique climate demands proactive measures to ensure the well-being of employees who work outdoors and are exposed to extreme heat.
