{"id":13631,"date":"2022-09-08T17:08:07","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T21:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/18fbf770e8.nxcli.io\/?p=13631"},"modified":"2022-09-09T15:08:09","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T19:08:09","slug":"the-heatwave-getting-worse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/en\/article\/the-heatwave-getting-worse\/","title":{"rendered":"The heatwave getting worse!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is already in the planning stages for the next heatwave, usually occurring in late July or early August<\/a>. The new heat-protection policy, announced in October 2021, will highlight areas like heat-stress thresholds, heat-acclimatization planning, and exposure monitoring. Excessive heat is the leading weather-related cause of workplace injuries and fatalities, the agency noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In contrast, a New York personal injury attorney<\/a> aggressively protects health and safety from excessive heat exposure. This responsibility also includes protecting our friends and neighbors during the increasingly frequent heatwaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protecting Workers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Heatstroke usually happens when the body\u2019s temperature exceeds 103. At that point, the sweat mechanism shuts down and body temperature rises even faster. Unless these individuals receive prompt emergency medical treatment, heatstroke is usually disabling or fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat exhaustion<\/a> is chronic exposure to high temperatures and, just as importantly, high humidity. When the air is humid, sweat doesn\u2019t evaporate as quickly, so the body doesn\u2019t cool itself as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a rule of thumb, if the heat index (temperature combined with humidity) is over 90, heat exhaustion could be an issue. During a serious heat wave, the heat index could be above 90 by the time workers head to their jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protecting workers from heatwave related illness is a bit like protecting workers from hearing loss. Usually, sudden, extremely loud noises don\u2019t cause hearing loss. Instead, prolonged exposure to quieter noise is generally the problem. Likewise, extreme heat often isn\u2019t a problem, even in outdoor work environments or un-air-conditioned indoor facilities. Instead, working in such areas daily could cause heat exhaustion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workers\u2019 compensation typically covers heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and other heat-related illnesses. These no-fault benefits replace lost wages and pay medical bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time lost wage replacement is based on the worker\u2019s Average Weekly Wage. There\u2019s usually a difference between a worker\u2019s average take-home pay and a worker\u2019s AWW. For example, the AWW includes non-cash compensation, like employer-provided meals, while workers\u2019 compensation pays \u201creasonably necessary\u201d medical bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Since this phrase is vague, injured workers and insurance adjusters have different opinions as to what qualifies. Injured workers need the best available treatment, but insurance adjusters are usually only willing to pay for the cheapest available option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If employers break the law and don\u2019t have workers\u2019 compensation insurance, a New York personal injury lawyer can typically file an injury claim in civil court. The same remedy is available in other situations. These victims are entitled to additional compensation for their emotional distress and other noneconomic losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protecting Neighbors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Young children, older adults, and people with pre-existing conditions are most at risk for heat-related illnesses during heatwave. Psychotropic drugs, diuretics, tranquilizers, and some medications for Parkinson\u2019s Disease significantly increase<\/a> the chances of heat-related illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spending time in an air-conditioned area is, by far, the best way to prevent such problems. Encourage these individuals to spend the afternoon at a public library or shopping mall. If you buy them a bottle of water while they\u2019re there, that\u2019s even better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, landowners have a legal duty to provide safe and secure environments. Safety and security include maintaining an internal and external temperature that may not be comfortable but at least isn\u2019t hazardous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chances are, at least two or three at-risk individuals live in your building or neighborhood. We\u2019re all very busy, but it only takes a few seconds to pick up the phone or knock on the door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about your rights as a tenant or worker, contact Napoli Shkolnik, <\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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