With the current heat wave sweeping the Pacific Northwest, and the dog days of summer still to come, make sure you are taking care of your crews by following heat illness prevention best practices. Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in extreme heat or humid conditions. There are a range of heat illnesses and they can affect anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. The National Association of Landscape Professionals has provided multiple resources available to help protect workers from the heat.
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