Month: June 2016

Heat-Related Illness: The Dark Side of Summer

Temperatures consistently blaze over 100 degrees in the intense summer months. The unbearable heat can often cause many health issues for tractor trailer drivers. Know the Symptoms Heat stroke is a condition resulting from the failure of the body’s temperature-regulating mechanisms. It occurs when an individual is exposed to excessively high temperatures. Symptoms include: Confusion Fainting …

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