Kent Shea has been a technical services representative for Lab Safety Supply (www.labsafety.com) for 21 years. He has 22 years experience as a lieutenant/ paramedic for the Janesville, Wisc., Fire Department; has been a hospital EMT-paramedic instructor for 21 years and a hazmat technician and rescue SCUBA diver and business owner teaching CPR and first aid for 20 years.
Is global warming causing more heat-related illnesses in the workforce today or are work-related tasks and personal protective clothing causing more heat-related illnesses?
