06/01/2026
☀️ National Heat Awareness Day | May 29, 2026 ☀️
As temperatures rise, so do the risks for both outdoor and indoor workers exposed to heat.
National Heat Awareness Day, observed each year on the last Friday in May, was created by OSHA and the National Weather Service to promote smart planning and safer worksites.
Employers, is your heat safety plan ready?
Make sure it includes:
• Who is monitoring heat conditions each day
• How new and returning workers build heat tolerance
• Proper supervision for temporary workers
• First aid and emergency response procedures
• Heat-reducing tools and safe work practices
• How your team will respond to weather alerts
• Training for all workers on heat risks and response
A trained, designated person should review and adjust the plan as conditions change throughout the day. Preparation is what keeps small risks from becoming serious incidents.
Stay cool. Stay safe.
https://www.osha.gov/heat/