Extreme heat is a growing threat, nationally and globally. With temperatures rising— especially in traditionally cooler regions—it’s crucial that organizations understand how extreme heat impacts their people, facilities, and business.In part one of our two-part series on extreme heat, Paul Yura, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service, shares significant heat trends throughout the U.S. and how organizations can prepare their people and property.Listen to our conversation with Paul to learn about:How extreme heat can affect both indoor and outdoor employeesThe impacts of extreme heat on infrastructureEarly and immediate symptoms of heat-related illnessesActionable tips to ensure employee safety during heat wavesWhy organizations should develop and implement extreme heat plans and trainingsThe Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia .You can find this interview and many more by following The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or subscribing here. Listening on a desktop and can’t see the links? Just search for The Employee Safety Podcast in your favorite podcast player.