The Conco Companies’ entire team works
together to ensure that our jobsites are among the safest in the industry and
that includes working safe in extreme weather conditions. We understand the importance of educating our
crew so that they aware of and recognize the signs of heat-related illnesses in
themselves or in a co-worker
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) explains that workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work
in hot environments are at risk for heat stress, which can cause heat stroke,
heat exhaustion, heat cramps or heat rashes.
Heat stroke, the most serious heat-related condition, is very dangerous
and can result in death if not treated quickly enough. In addition very hot temperatures “can
increase the risk of injuries in workers as it may result in sweaty palms,
fogged-up safety glasses, and dizziness.”
The Concrete Construction magazine recently published a reminder of
safety rules that need to be followed on a jobsite during hot and humid weather
conditions to keep workers safe. As temperatures
rise, construction companies need to provide workers with plenty of water, rest
and shade. Also if a worker is new to
the site or has been away from work for a few weeks, they should be allowed to
adapt to the heat by providing them with more frequent breaks. All workers should wear light-colored, breathable
clothing such as cotton.
Symptoms of heat stroke are fainting,
seizures, high body temperature, and profuse sweating. Also as one of the signs of heat stroke is
confusion, a person may not be aware of the danger. Immediate medical attention is required. While waiting for assistance, get the person
out of the heat, loosen clothing and apply ice packs or cold water to the
skin.
Although heat exhaustion is less
serious than heat stroke, a worker needs water, rest and relief from the
heat. Common symptoms range from a
headache to nausea, dizziness, weakness, thirst, and heavy sweating.
The Conco Companies’ mission is to be
the best supplier of concrete services in the Western United States and to
bring expertise, experience and quality to each project. We continue to upgrade and expand facilities
to better serve the growing market for public works projects, commercial,
parking structures, educational, and other construction development. We serve
California, Washington State, Oregon, Colorado and Nevada.
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