OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
11/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/19/2024 12:19
11/19/2024 OSHA Trade Release OSHA unveils winners of the ‘Beat the Heat’ photo contest
OSHA Trade Release
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Office of Communications
Washington, D.C.
www.osha.gov
For Immediate Release
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Office of Communications
Washington, D.C.
www.osha.gov
For Immediate Release
November 19, 2024
Contact: Office of Communications
Phone: 202-693-1999
OSHA unveils winners of the 'Beat the Heat' photo contest
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is excited to reveal the winners of its nationwide "Beat the Heat" photo contest. This competition called on organizations, businesses, and safety advocates to bring forward their most innovative tools and educational resources to help protect workers from the dangers of extreme heat-whether indoors or outdoors.
OSHA received 400 submissions from 114 competitors across 33 states and the District of Columbia. A panel of experts evaluated each entry based on criteria that included photo quality, suitability for OSHA publications, originality, clarity of message, creativity, and effective inclusion of workers, employers, or the workplace.
The winning photos highlight effective strategies to keep workplaces safe from the heat. The 18 winners are:
Beat the Heat Photo Contest Winners| Entrant | City | State |
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Lake Havasu City |
Lake Havasu |
Arizona |
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Sunland Asphalt & Construction |
Phoenix |
Arizona |
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County of Orange, OC Waste & Recycling |
Brea |
California |
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HEI Civil |
Castle Rock |
Colorado |
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Kent Precision Foods Group |
Muscatine |
Iowa |
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Superior Tube Products |
Davenport |
Iowa |
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Concrete Strategies |
St. Louis |
Missouri |
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CGI Development of Nevada LLC |
Las Vegas |
Nevada |
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McWane Ductile |
Phillipsburg |
New Jersey |
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Custom Agri Systems Inc. |
Napoleon |
Ohio |
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KCI - South Carolina |
Rock Hill |
South Carolina |
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Rogers-O'Brien Construction |
Dallas |
Texas |
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Alberici Constructors Inc. |
San Antonio |
Texas |
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MDX Workforce Consulting Center & Training Academy |
Bryan |
Texas |
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Professional Contract Services Inc. |
Austin |
Texas |
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S&B Engineers & Constructors |
Houston |
Texas |
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STC-Safety Training & Compliance LLC |
Frisco |
Texas |
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Savage Co. |
Midvale |
Utah |
Visit the official contest page to explore these powerful winning entries, and see how they are paving the way for safer workplaces across the nation. OSHA hopes that the imagery will inspire other workplaces that are looking for ideas on control methods that can be implemented.
OSHA applauds the winners for their forward-thinking contributions to worker safety, and thanks everyone who participated in this effort to safeguard workers from heat hazards. Together, we are making strides toward a safer future for all workers!