Army appeals judge's ruling on Colo. training site Nov 10, 2009
A statewide workplace enforcement sweep has resulted in 119 violations of California's heat illness prevention regulations. Last weeks' surprise inspections by the Department of Industrial Relations' Division of Occupational Safety and Health caught violators in several industries, including construction, recycling and agriculture. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Anesthesia, Exertional Heat Deaths May Be Linked Oct 24, 2009
Heat illness brought on by exertion may be linked to a rare genetic-based anesthesia complication called malignant hyperthermia, say U.S. researchers ... reported finding some key similarities between what's called exertional heat illness and malignant hyperthermia ... The cases offer clues about a possible relationship between exertional heat illness and malignant hyperthermia, but the doctors said that further study is needed to clarify the link. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
State cracks down on heat violations Sep 30, 2009
A statewide workplace enforcement sweep has resulted in 119 violations of California's heat illness prevention regulations ... Under the state's rules, employers must provide water and encourage workers to drink it, provide access to shade, offer training on how to recognize heat illness, and write reports showing compliance efforts. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Mom: No Apology from Coach in Son's Death Sep 22, 2009
And the biggest point that we wanted to make to the community and everyone is that we are going to be watching and that hopefully it raises awareness for the heat illness. " Jefferson County, Ky. prosecutor Jon Heck told Smith he "had approximately 10 to 20 neutral witness, in other words, they were there to watch another game, they had no ties to the community or to the football team, and some of them played high school football and they said, 'This isn't high school football. (CBS News)
Schools taking precautions to prevent swine flu Sep 11, 2009
"The larger problem could be that Pugh's teammates were likely exposed to the virus before playing in Stillwater, Okla., so now the Cowboys might have been exposed, too.Health officials say football players shouldn't be at any more risk from swine flu than other students, assuming they take precautions such as washing their hands and staying home when they feel sick so they don't infect others.But football players spend a lot of time together, and there are other factors that might contribute to... (ESPN -- College Football)
Young Athletes at Risk of Heat Injury Aug 31, 2009
"Teaching coaches the warning signs of heat illness would be a huge step toward prevention. But it's not enough. Coaches need to progressively introduce practice duration and intensity, as well as the uniform and any protective equipment, so that young athletes can safely adapt," Bergeron said. "Long gone are the days of refusing players water or using heat as a strategy to 'toughen up' a player. Unless the coach wants a collapsed athlete -- or worse -- on the field, it's just not acceptable.... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Protect you child from heat-related illness Aug 26, 2009
Its always concerning when I get a call from an athletic trainer, coach or parent telling me a child had to go to the hospital to be treated for dehydration or heat illness, because these conditions are largely. Armed with basic knowledge about how the body regulates temperature and simple hydration tips, parents can reduce the risk of children suffering heat-related illness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Cooling centers open as heat arrives Aug 18, 2009
Exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to heat illness, especially among vulnerable populations like senior citizens and people with chronic medical conditions. Ground-level ozone is formed when sunlight and heat interact with smog from vehicle exhausts and industrial and power plant emissions. (Albany Times Union)
H20 Takes Snaps For X's and O's Aug 13, 2009
-- Triple digit heat and multiple practices a day have caused one high school football program to change the way it tackles heat illness prevention. Two-a-day practices at Bakersfield High School combine pads, hitting and running under the blistering sun. (KERO 23, CA)
Farm Shut Down For Violation Of State Code Aug 13, 2009
The grower had no heat illness prevention plans or training and so a Cal-OSHA inspector issued an order prohibiting use. So that no one can work until the problems are corrected. (KERO 23, CA)
Learning the key risk factors for heat illness can save a life Aug 10, 2009
As the Texas temperatures soar, climbing into the 90s or the triple digits, the chances of heat illness rises ... When your body stops sweating that is a sign you have overwhelmed it and you are starting down a path to heat illness ... Knowing the key risk factors for heat illness and knowing the symptoms of each stage of heat illness can save a life. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Heat-related deaths still plague Calif. farm workers Aug 9, 2009
Though California passed a groundbreaking law in 2005 to protect farm workers from heat illness and death, there have been as many as 10 heat-related fatalities in the years since ... Companies are also required to conduct training on heat illness prevention and have an emergency plan in place for ill workers. (Boston Globe)
Fatal Sunshine: The Plight of California's Farm Workers Aug 8, 2009
The lawsuit claims the enforcement agency, the State's Division of Occupational Health and Safety (Cal-OSHA) is woefully understaffed (only 198 inspectors for 17 million state workers including the 650,000 farm workers) and that since California enacted its Heat Illness Prevention regulation, "the number of farm worker heat-related deaths has increased." Catherine Lhamon, assistant legal director for the ACLU of Southern California, said, "The state's system is so full of loopholes that... (Time.com)
Union Pacific settles alleged water violations Aug 7, 2009
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PG North/South/East/West: For high school coaches, keeping players cool is crucial during workouts (Yesterday) Jul 31, 2009
Although football players are often especially susceptible because of their late summer practices and cumbersome equipment, heat illness can threaten any type of athlete who stretches his or her physical limits ... Dr. Hagen said that alcohol and drug use increases the risk of heat illness, including the use of medications such as diuretics, antihistamines and antidepressants. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Keep cool in hot weather Jul 30, 2009
Workers on construction sites may be at greater risk for heat illness because of heavy exertion, enclosed operator cabs with poor air circulation and prolonged exposure to the sun. To help a person suffering from heat exhaustion. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Three charged in connection with death of Lodi farmworker (3) Jul 22, 2009
Merced Farm Labor, for whom Vasquez Jimenez had worked, has been fined more than 262,000, the largest amount against an agricultural firm since the state passed more stringent heat illness prevention laws in 2005 ... Each is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, a felony labor code violation and five misdemeanors, including violating heath standards resulting in death, failure to provide access to drinking water, failure to provide access to shade and failure to provide heat illness... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Safety during the sizzle Jul 21, 2009
As Heat-Waves Strike Many California Regions this Week, Cal-OSHA Reminds Employers to Provide Heat Illness Prevention Training. Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to educate managers and supervisors on heat illness prevention to protect their workers as temperatures rise in many regions of the state ... Its important that employers apply precaution and safety measures as required under Californias Heat Illness Prevention Standard to all their employees to prevent occupational heat... (Fresno Bee)
Chicago co. to stand trial in NFL player's death Jul 16, 2009
His widow settled earlier with the NFL, which pledged to support heat illness prevention. What do you think. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Judge: Riddell failed to warn Stringer over gear Jul 14, 2009
She also settled a lawsuit earlier this year against the NFL, which agreed to support the creation of a heat illness prevention program for athletes of all ages. NFC North blog. (ESPN -- Football News)
UGA prof helps teams beat heat Jul 14, 2009
Ferrara, a professor at Georgia's kinesiology department and program director of athletic training, just completed a four-year study on NCAA exertional heat illness in football with five other colleagues. While the study's findings are expected to be published early next year, Ferrara is about to begin another study, this time with a focus on exertional heat illness in Georgia high school football ... "Catastrophic heat illness is largely preventable," said Ferrara, who was recently inducted... (Athens Banner-Herald)
News Releases Jul 5, 2009
- Syndesmotic Ankle Sprains - Mononucleosis in Hockey Players - Author Bios for December Sport Sciences Features - ACC Championship Game AP Gallery - Mouthguard Use in Volleyball - Volleyball Nutrition--Serving the Ideal Diet for Training, Competition, and Recovery - Volleyball Pre-habilitation to Prevent Injury - Strength and Conditioning: Volleyball Specific Workouts - Author Bios for November Sport Sciences Features - ACC ALL ACCESS: October 24, 2005 - For Virginia Tech Volleyball, Football... (Theacc.com)
2 More Die From Heat Jul 3, 2009
"People with chronic health problems such as cirrhosis of the liver, heart and respiratory issues are going to be extremely susceptible to heat illness," said Kathy Barton of the Houston Health Department. Wilma Dean White, 77, was found dead in her home in the 3200 block of Prospect St. on Friday. (Click2Houston, TX)
Regional Roundup Jul 3, 2009
California requires that employees working outside be given water, shade and training about heat illness. De Los Angeles Colunga and Armenta, of Atwater, are out of custody on their promise to appear in court. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ky. coaches defend actions in player death case Jul 2, 2009
"It's our obligation to make sure they're in shape on Friday night so they don't suffer something from a heat illness," Hiser said. "I think it was the best judgment to have them at least get in shape.". (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Heat Illness Cases Up As It Warms Up Jul 1, 2009
Tips To Avoid Heat Illness ... The elderly and children are most susceptible to heat illness ... Dr. Rick McPheeters of Kern Medical Center said, "Not only is it the heat but certain medications you're on can contribute to heat illness.". (KERO 23, CA)
Hot Days Bring Worries of Heat Exhaustion Jun 30, 2009
"Weak, dizzy, starts to have headaches, nausea. Those are all early signs of heat illness," he said. He says if you start to feel sick, act quickly. (KLAS-TV)
COOL IN THE POOL: WAYS TO STAY BELOW SIMMERING Jun 23, 2009
Dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat illness are all possible with the onset of summer temperatures. Pine Bluff Commercial/Ralph Fitzgerald Daine McConnell, of Pine Bluff, relaxes and keeps cool in the waters of Eden Park Friday afternoon when temperatures were in the upper nineties. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Prep: Summer practice guidelines in place Jun 19, 2009
Dr. Steven Greer, director of primary care sports medicine at Medical College of Georgia, said getting players acclimated to the heat is the best way to prevent heat illness. "And that takes awhile," Greer said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Prep athlete deaths prompt new heat policies Jun 19, 2009
At least 42 states have some sort of heat illness-prevention guidelines, said David Csillan, an athletic trainer at Ewing High School in Ewing, N.J., and report co-author ... Curbing severe cases of heat illness was a prominent topic at the athletic trainers convention in San Antonio. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Farm fields are feeling the heat Jun 1, 2009
Under the state's rules, employers must follow four elements of heat-illness prevention: providing water and encouraging workers to drink it; access to shade; training on how to recognize heat illness; and written reports showing compliance efforts. Salinas-based farm-labor contractor Jesse Alderete supports the worker-protection rules and was among those helping to get the word out about the workshops. (Fresno Bee)
ISU Sports Medicine Staff to Host Coaches Clinic on July 10 May 30, 2009
The clinic will include sessions on ankle injuries, taping techniques, concussions, knee and shoulder injuries, heat illness, strength training, and emergency planning, along with the optional CPR/AED certification course. Along with ISU's athletic training team of head athletic trainer Jodi Wotowey and assistants Ryan Cromie, Tom Brock, and Greg Obray, ISU team physicians Tony Joseph and Ken Newhouse will also have presentations for the clinic. (Isubengals.com)
4 labor contractors shut down for heat violations May 22, 2009
Labor rules require employers to provide shade in extreme heat, along with clean water, emergency plans and training to prevent heat illness ... "They need to plan for heat illness because in some of these situations, you can lose precious moments if the dispatcher doesn't immediately send an ambulance because organs can shut down.". (Fresno Bee -- State)
Drink to Hydrate May 17, 2009
Not replacing that water will cause a decrease in your performance a put you at a high risk of heat illness. Bottom Line. (The Insiders -- Arizona Prep)
2 farm contractors closed for heat risk to workers May 17, 2009
Cal-OSHA contractors also had neither adequate heat illness prevention training nor emergency response procedures. The actions mark the third farm labor contractor Cal-OSHA has shut down this week. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Tennis tidbits May 12, 2009
to Nieminen) and followed with a quarterfinal at the Australian Open where he retired vs. Roddick due to heat illness. He returned to action in Marseille and lost to eventual champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the semifinals. (USA Today -- Sports)
Two arraigned in Lodi teen's heat death; third skips court May 6, 2009
In 2005, California passed extensive heat illness prevention laws that require laborers have access to water and shade and supervisors to be trained to recognize and treat heat illness. "We felt the death of the young woman was wrong," Fleming said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
I'll have bigger muscles with a side of bloating, please Apr 17, 2009
Creatine may cause an imbalance of water that leads to dehydration, causing heat illness and cramping. Creatine is a non-steroidal, non-prescription muscle-enhancer taken by mouth before a workout session. (The Seahawk, NC)
Heat Illness Seminars Held For Local Businesses, Growers Apr 10, 2009
That's why the Agriculture industry and CAL-OSHA held a seminar on heat illness for business owners and growers ... Last year Kern County had the highest number of work-related heat illness in the state according to CAL OSHA.. (KERO 23, CA)
Saving California farmworkers from the heat Mar 19, 2009
Alderete hauled his trailer to the Fresno area Wednesday to help kick off a statewide series of heat illness prevention seminars designed to help farmers and contractors comply with California's worker protection rules ... Farm labor contractors and supervisors listen to a lecture at a conference at a meeting hall in Easton that addressed heat illness problems ... More than 500 attended the seminar, one of a series being held statewide to urge growers to help prevent heat illness. (Fresno Bee)
State, ag groups hold heat-illness prevention seminars Mar 19, 2009
Alderete hauled his trailer to the Fresno area Wednesday to help kick off a statewide series of heat illness prevention seminars designed to help farmers and contractors comply with California's worker protection rules ... But not everyone in farming is following the heat illness rules that were triggered in 2005 following five worker deaths in July ... The seminars cover the four elements of heat illness prevention: providing water and encouraging workers to drink it; access to shade; completed... (Fresno Bee)
Local Wine Institute members hold meeting Mar 12, 2009
The meeting revolved around policies and procedures for preventing heat illness and the industry narrowly averting an excise tax. Local winemaker and grower David Lucas, who is a member of the Institute, said the excise tax would have devastating consequences on California's wine trade. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Out of harm's way (2) Mar 1, 2009
Joe Meraz, a loss control consultant with the State Compensation Insurance Fund, was on-hand to speak about Cal-OSHA standards, as well as talk about the importance of spotting the signs of heat illness ... Lodi vineyardist Roland Hatterle talks about heat safety before a heat illness seminar that took place Wednesday at his farm. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
