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Experts say outdoor workers need to stay hydrated, wear protective clothing, and use the "buddy system" on the job to keep an eye out for heat-related illness.
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Five Tarrant County residents have died from heat-related illnesses in July so far. Now, health experts are urging caution, especially when working out in the sun.
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In triple-digit temperatures, drinking water frequently and resting in the shade are minimum safety measures for avoiding injuries and deaths. But they are not applied to every job site.
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You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.
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As the Texas heat wave continues into July, public health officials are encouraging people to notice the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses.
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As North Texas hits triple digit temperatures this week, the chief of Emergency Medical Services at Parkland Hospital System explains the symptoms to watch for and how best to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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Extreme heat can create health issues for everyone — but the elderly are particularly at risk.
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When the thermometer goes about 100 in Texas, spending time outside can feel brutal. But there's also a potential health risk. Here's what you need to know:
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Health professionals say homes will quickly overheat if the air conditioning system breaks or electricity is lost. But that there are ways people can cope.
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Extreme temperatures are hurting some North Texas farmers financially. The hot weather is stunting their crops and they are worried that the hot weather is driving away customers at local markets, where they rely heavily on in-person sales for their businesses.
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Dallas County reported its first heat-related death for 2022.
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Without a legal standard setting out what must be done to prevent heat deaths, workplace regulators have a hard time making violations stick.