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Protecting Workers from Heat Stress in the Construction Industry

Speakers:

• Monika Serrano, Resilience Program Manager at Turner Construction Program
• Fabiano Amorim, Associate Professor of Exercise Science at the University of New Mexico
• Zachary Schlader, Associate Professor of Kinesiology at the Indiana University School of Public Health – Bloomington

Event Overview:

Join La Isla Network for an engaging presentation with speakers from Turner Construction Company, the University of New Mexico and Indiana University Bloomington on how we are tackling heat stress in the construction industry. Our experts will share insights from a groundbreaking project with Turner Construction Company and other industry leaders, revealing the risk of heat stress that construction workers face, and how we are working together to protect workers from heat-related illnesses and injuries.

This event is part of La Isla Network’s fundraiser “Adapting to Heat: Protecting Workers in a World Where Extreme Heat is the New Normal.” If you would like to make a donation, please click here.

This is a must-attend event for anyone invested in worker safety, occupational heat stress, occupational safety and health, or the construction industry.

Key Topics:

• Insights from the Turner Construction Company heat stress study
• Evidence-based strategies to protect workers from heat-related illnesses
• Real-world applications and success stories from the field

Why Attend:

Extreme heat is a growing threat in the construction industry. Learn how La Isla Network and Turner Construction Company are leading the way in developing life-saving safety protocols and protecting workers from the dangers of heat stress.