KAREN D. HAMEL
OSHA Heat Stress Compliance: What Inspectors Look for During Heat Inspections
OSHA Heat Stress Compliance: What Inspectors Look for During Heat Inspections
When an OSHA inspector arrives at your job site during hot weather, they won’t just be checking for water, shade, and rest breaks. OSHA heat stress inspections often focus on whether employers have a documented heat stress prevention program, employee training, and procedures designed to prevent heat-related illnesses.
In this webinar, safety expert Karen Hamel explains what OSHA inspectors look for during heat inspections and how employers can strengthen their heat stress compliance efforts under OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP).
Ideal for safety managers, EHS professionals, operations teams, construction supervisors, and employers responsible for heat illness prevention programs.
You’ll Learn:
- What Triggers OSHA Heat Inspections – How OSHA’s National Emphasis Program is increasing heat-related enforcement activity.
- What OSHA Inspectors Look For – Heat stress prevention programs, employee training records, incident documentation, and workplace controls.
- Common Heat Stress Compliance Gaps – Areas that frequently result in citations or increased scrutiny.
- Engineering and Administrative Controls – Practical ways to reduce worker exposure to heat stress.
- Heat Illness Prevention Training – What employees and supervisors need to know to recognize, respond to, and prevent heat-related illnesses.
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