Welcome to OSHCE Spotlight
June 2025
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Heat Exposure & Hazards
The risks associated with heat exposure in the workplace become increasingly urgent as temperatures rise this summer. This month we are shining a spotlight on heat-related hazards, exploring how extreme heat impacts worker health and safety across industries.
From prevention strategies to the latest research, we’re dedicated to equipping you with the knowledge and tools to protect workers from heat stress and heat-related illnesses. Stay informed and stay safe this season!
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Millions of U.S. workers are exposed to heat in their workplaces. Although illness from exposure to heat is preventable, every year, thousands become sick from occupational heat exposure, and some cases are fatal.
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. The process of building tolerance is called heat acclimatization. Lack of acclimatization represents a major risk factor for fatal outcomes.
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Student Highlight: Cecilia Martindale
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Cecilia Martindale
MS, Environmental Health Sciences
“We really need to consider how climate change is impacting environmental health hazards.”
-Cecilia Martindale
Future Plans
Pursuing a PhD in environmental health and working in public health practice.
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Read the latest DEOHS blog to learn how Master’s Student Cecilia Martindale combines advanced supercomputing with community engagement to investigate how climate change affects public health.
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Heat Illness Prevention
Read about OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention campaign to understand how it equips employers and workers with vital resources to recognize, prevent, and respond to heat-related illnesses in the workplace.
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U.S. Mariner Mental Health & Well-Being Survey 2025
Are you... a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?
Are you... a U.S. mariner working on a U.S. flagged vessel?
Do you... want to support the wellbeing of mariners?
We invite you to take part in a 10-15 minute survey on mariner wellbeing. Click the Survey Link Below.
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Upcoming Continuing Education Courses
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OSHA #2055 Cranes in Construction
June 30 - July 02, 2025 | Seattle, WA
This course covers the requirements for operation of cranes in the construction industry using the OSHA construction Cranes and Derricks Standard as a guide. Course topics include hazards associated with crane assembly and disassembly, types of cranes, lifting concepts, rigging and wire rope, signaling, employee qualifications and training, and maintenance, repair, and inspection requirements.
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OSHA #7300 Understanding OSHA's Permit-Required Confined Space Standard
July 01, 2025 | Online Virtual Classroom
This course covers the requirements of the OSHA Permit-Required Confined Space Standard. Course topics include safety and health hazards associated with confined space entry, and the evaluation, prevention, and abatement of these hazards.
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OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
July 07 - 10, 2025 | Seattle, WA
This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in general industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards, general industry principles and special emphasis on those areas in general industry which are most hazardous.
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OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction
July 08 - 11, 2025 | Online Virtual Classroom
This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Using OSHA Construction Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous.
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OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar
July 10, 2025 | Online Virtual Classroom
This course covers OSHA requirements for maintaining and posting records of occupational injuries and illnesses, and reporting specific cases to OSHA. Upon course completion students will have the ability to identify OSHA requirements for recordkeeping, posting and reporting and to complete OSHA Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and OSHA Form 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report.
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Collaboration and Partnerships
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Health and Safety Solutions in Agriculture: Heat Related Illness Prevention
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In this FREE on-demand course you will learn how heat affects workers, common risk factors for heat related illnesses, how to recognize different heat related illnesses, and how they can be treated.
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Course is available on-demand now through June 30, 2026 in English OR Spanish.
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Occupational Safety and Health Continuing Education
Phone: (800) 326-7568
E-mail: ce@uw.edu
Web: oshce.uw.edu
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