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Why Heat Exhaustion Causes Accidents
Most construction workers understand that heat can be uncomfortable.
Sweaty shirts.
Sunburns.
Long afternoons.
A cooler full of water that somehow never seems cold enough.
What many people don't realize is that heat is much more than an inconvenience.
Heat changes how the human body works.
It affects judgment.
It affects reaction time.
It affects decision-making.
It affects coordination.
And in many cases, it contributes to accidents long before a worker ever shows obvious signs of heat exhausti
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Jul 21st 2026