Small Action Description

Being aware of physical and biological hazards is important for outside employees to remain safe while on the job. Workers’ health and safety may be in danger from biological dangers, including plants, spiders, snakes, and insects, as well as from physical hazards such as severe heat, cold, exposure to the sun, noise, and sunlight.

It is crucial for small businesses to put their employees’ safety first and to give them the necessary training and tools to shield them from potential physical and biological risks. This helps prevent workplace accidents and injuries while also ensuring the welfare of the workforce.

Interested in Learning More?

• “How to Protect Outdoor Workers From Heat Stress” (EHSToday): https://www.ehstoday.com/safety/article/21916547/how-to-protect-outdoor-workers-from-heat-stress
• “The Importance of Protecting Outdoor Workers from the Sun” (SafeStart): https://safestart.com/news/the-importance-of-protecting-outdoor-workers-from-the-sun/
• “Noise Exposure in the Workplace” (OSHA): https://www.osha.gov/noise-exposure-workplace

Ideas for getting started:

• “Safety and Health Topics: Heat” (OSHA): https://www.osha.gov/heat
• “Sun Safety for Outdoor Workers” (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/pdf/Sun-Safety-for-Outdoor-Workers-508.pdf
• “Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention” (NIOSH): https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/prevention.html