Time: 30 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Free for NIA Members
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Heat-related illnesses can be prevented, but prevention requires employers and workers to not only recognize heat hazards but also to take responsibility and act. NIA Legal Counsel Gary Auman discusses the current National Emphasis Program and evolving OSHA guidelines, and he provides concrete examples of what employers can do to develop a compliant heat illness prevention plan for their company.
Gary Auman • Attorney, Auman, Mahan & Furry
As a director and President of Auman, Mahan & Furry, Gary Auman concentrates his practice on occupational safety and health law and workers’ compensation defense. Gary is a noted authority on workers’ compensation and occupational safety and health law. Gary represents both small and large companies nationally in federal and state plan OSHA programs, and is general counsel to several national and regional trade associations.