Working in Hot Spaces
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Summer is here! With the summer comes a hectic season with excellent business opportunities too. However, at the same time, the risk goes up while working in hot spaces. According to OSHA, “Most outdoor fatalities, 50% to 70%, occur in the first few days of working in warm or hot environments because the body needs to build a tolerance to the heat gradually over time.” (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
Manager of HVACR Education at Air Conditioning Contractors of America
Matt Akins is ACCA's Manager of HVACR Education. He can be reached at matt.akins@acca.org or 703-824-8867.
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