Seasonal Safety - Summer Hazards
As we say goodbye to spring and hello to the warmer days of summer, be aware of hazards that can ruin your summer such as road hazards, pedestrians, working outdoors, sun and heat exposure. Be sure to discuss safety related topics about summer hazards to keep everyone safe.
Summer Driving and Pedestrian Safety
When driving during the summer days, workers need to be aware about staying alert, focusing on the road, and not rushing. These are some key elements workers need to know about. Here is information to help prevent an accident.
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Topic pages
Training from L&I
Videos
- Defensive Driving.
- Distracted Driving : Game Over.
- Motorcycle Safety Awareness / Conciencia de seguridad en motocicleta.
- Pedestrian Safety.
- 101 Days of Summer Safety.
Fatalities and Hazard Alerts
Fatal Hazard – Transporting passengers in unsafe vehicles (123 KB PDF).- Ineffective location of back-up alarms on road construction vehicles (220 KB PDF).
- Flagger Fatally Injured When Struck by a Car at a Highway Work Zone in Washington State (SHARP Fatal Narrative) (270 KB PDF)
Resources from Others
- CMV Web-Based Driving Tips (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration).
- Road Rage & Aggressive Driving (WA State Patrol).
- Summer Driving Tips (AARP).
- Teen Summer Safety (OSHA).
Working Outdoors
When working outdoors, workers may encounter hazards such as, hot weather, falling debris or material, poisonous vegetation, pest and animals or coming into contact with sharp objects. Find out what you should know about outdoor hazards and how to protect your workers.
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- Agriculture.
- Amusement Ride Safety & Inspections.
- Cement Masons .
- Construction Work.
- Flagger Safety (Signaling and Flaggers, Traffic Control).
- Lawnmowers.
- Logging.
- Outdoor Heat Exposure (Heat Stress).
- Pesticides.
Training From L&I
- Accident Prevention(Workshop).
- Heat Illness (Instructor Training Kit).
- OSHA 300 Recordkeeping (Workshop).
- Work Zone Safety in Road Construction.
Videos from L&I
- Grounds Keeping: Lawn Mower Safety
- Groundskeeping Safety: Be a Pro! (English/Spanish)
- Heat Stress : Preventative Measures / Estrés por el calor : Medidas preventivas
- Off the Job Safety: Fun in the Sun
- Summer Sports: Safety Wins!
Fatalities
Publications and Posters
- Poison Oak and Poison Ivy: Know Your Enemy, Prevent the Misery (83 KB PDF) (SHARP).
- Poison Oak (154 KB PDF) (SHARP Poster – English/Spanish).
Resources from Others
- Fatal Injuries among Landscape Service Workers (2.5 MB PDF / 7 min.) (CDC Fact Sheet)
- Spring and Summer Outdoor Safety (CDC Features)
- Healthy Swimming/Recreational Water (CDC)
- Health and safety concerns of zoo and aquarium workers and animal control officers (NCBI)
- OSHA Construction (OSHA eTool)
Sun and Heat exposure
Working outside in the sun and heat can expose you to hazards such as heat stress, skin cancer, exhaustion and dehydration. Learn how to prepare for, and stay safe during the hot summer months.
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more about sun and heat exposure
Topic Pages
Videos
- 101 Days of Summer Safety (short version).
- Heat Illness.
- Heat Stress: Preventive Measures.
- Understanding and Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses.
Fatalities & Hospitalizations.
- Farm Laborer Dies from Heat Stroke (234 KB PDF) (FACE Fatality Narrative)
- Hot-weather work can kill (304 KB PDF) (Hazard Alert).
Publications & Posters
- Heat-related Illness Education Card (English/Spanish)
- Skin Health and Protection (51 KB PDF).
Resources from Others
- Construction Laborer Dies from Heat Stroke at End of Workday (NIOSH Fatality Report).
- Hazards to Outdoor Workers (NIOSH topic page).
- Protecting Workers from Heat Stress (3.5 MB PDF)-OSHA Quick Card.
- Skin Cancer Prevention (CDC).
- Stopping for Water Keeps You Going, Community Poster (OSHA).
