☕Heat's Coming—Are You Ready for What’s Next?

Plus, avoid 7 rookie mistakes every EHS pro needs to know to stay ahead of the game.

Author

Dan Abbotoy
June 23, 2025

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Good morning! It’s about to get brutally hot across much of the country this week—and with rising temps comes rising risk. Now’s the time to double down on heat safety, not scramble to react.

To help you stay prepared, we’ve included the full lineup of Heat Safety Summit session recordings in this week’s newsletter. Whether you need a refresher or a quick training resource, it’s all there—ready when you are.

Stay cool, stay sharp, and stay safe out there. 🔥🛡️

THIS WEEK’S TIPS

This week’s safety upgrades:

  • Heat Safety Rewind

  • Why you should be using microbreaks

  • How to Avoid 7 Rookie Mistakes

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

This Weeks Professional Development Tip

🔥 Heads up, Safety Knights—next week’s forecast is bringing the heat! 🔥

We’re talking afternoon highs that’ll make your thermometer sweat. If you thought careful hydration and shade breaks were optional, think again. 🌞💧

Good news: if you missed our recent Heat Safety Summit, all the session recordings are live now in the Video section of our Content Library. From recognizing early heat-stress symptoms to new cooling-vest tech, we’ve got you covered. Watch all our sessions here.

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Why Microbreaks Might Be the Most Underrated Ergonomics Tool at Work

Carrie Taylor unveils a simple yet powerful approach: minute-long movement breaks that target your stiffest muscles and reset your posture before pain sets in. Groundbreaking results from pilot programs show up to a 50% drop in end-of-shift discomfort and a surprising productivity boost as employees return recharged. These microbreaks cost nothing to implement but deliver big safety and financial dividends by preventing musculoskeletal injuries. If ergonomic assessments have fallen short in your facility, this could be the low-hanging fruit you’ve overlooked.

You know the drill

When the shop floor has a full-on early warning system just for Safety Walks... that’s not culture, that’s theater 🎭

If your team only gears up when we’re watching, it’s time to rework the playbook. Origami Risk dropped an e-book that has 4 strategic shifts which actually change how risk is managed - from performative to proactive.

7 Rookie Safety Mistakes That Could Derail Your Program (and How to Avoid Them Like a Pro)

New to the role of safety manager? You’re not alone—and you’re not the first to learn some lessons the hard way. From writing unreadable policies to leading like a safety cop, this no-fluff guide breaks down the top mistakes that trip up first-time safety pros. But it’s not all caution tape and red flags—each mistake comes with a smart, field-tested solution to help you build trust, engage teams, and earn leadership buy-in. Whether you’re just getting started or mentoring someone who is, these insights are a must-read for every EHS professional looking to build a safety culture that actually sticks.

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Nationwide Week of Action Launches to Demand Heat Protections for U.S. Workers

Worker-led coalitions stormed the streets on June 16, zeroing in on OSHA’s draft heat-hazard standard and demanding real, enforceable safeguards for 69 million at-risk employees. Organizers hit major cities from coast to coast, staging rallies outside congressional offices and OSHA regional centers. Their message? No more half-measures—hydration breaks alone won’t cut it. This groundswell could force regulators to fast-track the rule, turning a draft proposal into binding law.

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