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Examples of Barriers to Implementing Effective Heat Safety Strategies in the Workplace
| Worker culture and habits |
| Emphasis on productivity |
| Legal implicationsa |
| Fixed work hours and schedule |
| Cost and feasibility of heat safety best‐practices |
| Lack of heat safety training |
Legal implications may include screening procedures that identify high risk individuals and physiological data collection (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act, HIPAA).
