As temperatures rise across the country, heat exposure remains one of the most serious and often underestimated hazards facing construction workers.
In this episode of ConstructorCast, host Spencer Phillips sits down with Eric Simmons, Vice President of Risk Management at Helix Electric, to discuss what effective heat safety looks like on today's jobsites. From hydration and nutrition to acclimatization, wearable technology, and weather monitoring, Eric shares practical strategies contractors can use to prevent heat-related illnesses before they become emergencies.

The conversation also explores OSHA's proposed heat safety standard, the challenges of creating a one-size-fits-all regulation for a dynamic industry, and why education, planning, and worker engagement are critical to keeping crews safe during the hottest months of the year. Whether you're a safety professional, supervisor, or craft worker, this episode offers valuable insights for recognizing heat hazards, building a proactive safety culture, and protecting workers when the temperatures start to climb.

In this episode:

• Recognizing the early warning signs of heat illness Why hydration starts before the workday begins The role of nutrition, acclimatization, and personal health
• Practical heat safety measures for construction jobsites
• Wearable technology and real-time heat monitoring
• OSHA's proposed heat safety rule and what it could mean for contractors
• Creating a culture where workers look out for one another

Listen now and learn how leading contractors are taking a proactive approach to heat safety before the summer heat reaches its peak.

Resources
AGC's Heat Safety Hub