OverviewAfter professional football player Korey Stringer died from complications of heat stroke in August of 2001, his wife Kelci teamed with heat stroke expert Douglas Casa, Ph.D., ATC to form the Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut in April, 2010. The institute has identified four “big ticket” items that, if followed, will almost certainly eliminate HRI's and fatalities on the playing field AND the job site. Margaret Morrissey, Director of KSI Laborer Division joins us to talk about those big ticket items and what the future has in store for heat stress prevention. Show highlights:·     Learn the key components to build your heat stress program around·     Explore how the world of athletics informs heat illness prevention on the job·     Uncover the biggest mistake rookie workers make when working in the heat·     Recognize those most at risk for heat-related illness·     Identify additional prevention measures when water, rest and shade aren't enoughFeatured guest:Margaret Morrissey, Director of Occupational & Military Safety, Korey Stringer Institute; President, National Heat Safety Coalition

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