As temperatures rise, heat-related illnesses become a silent but deadly threat to workers in high-heat environments. Whether in construction, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or fire safety, prolonged exposure to extreme heat can cause heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and severe dehydration—putting lives at risk and reducing productivity. read more
April, 7, 2025 – Spray Foam Magazine – David Siegel, the philanthropist, architectural visionary and spray foam customer, has passed away at 89. David and Jackie Siegel's home in Florida was one of North America's largest residential homes spec'd with foam. Spray Foam Magazine covered their massive project connecting with Christopher Paoli, the owner of Central Florida Spray Foam LLC. https://www.sprayfoam-digital.com/sprayfoammagazine/library/page/spring_issue_2022/45/ read more
OSHA is developing recommendations for regulatory standards for the prevention of heat-related illnesses of outdoor workers. read more
PPE may sometimes intensify the effects of heat; however, it may also be employed to help fight it. OSHA agrees with this sentiment and states that the use of circulating air is “The most highly effective, as well as the most complicated, personal cooling system.” For example, PPE supplied air respirators, direct compressed air throughout the body and help increase both evaporative and convective cooling. read more
