Outdoor Workers Suffer As Temperatures Rise

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 7, 2016

Elizabeth Grossman, a journalist and writer specializing in environmental and science issues, talks about federal standards that are needed in order to address heat-induced illness and death at U.S. job sites.

Chuck (iron worker) just called @WNYC from Pulaski Skyway. He says they have to wear leather jackets for protection, even in today's heat.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 7, 2016

@BrianLehrer negative. Worked as a caddy/a roofer/contractor/and a landscaper. Not one of my bosses did anything. Not even sun screen
— C.Stains (@Marijuanarivera) July 7, 2016

@BrianLehrer Businesses close all the time when it snows too much, for safety. How often do businesses close when its too hot? Ever?
— Klaserhausen (@Klaserhausen) July 7, 2016

@BrianLehrer How about all us chefs out there! No AC in kitchens.
— Abigail Hitchcock (@AbbyHitchcock) July 7, 2016

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