It's Hot Out There!

If you're reading this, chances are you're inside in a nicely air conditioned office or vehicle. I just got back from lunch and walking from the car to the entrance of Quick Cable actually made my sweat glands work...A LOT! Checking the current high temps for today, you'll see pretty much most of the country is under some sort of heat advisory and that means batteries are working harder and are under more stress than they are on your average mild day. That means if you run a roadside service crew, your guys are out in this heat, changing batteries, working harder as well.

Map provided by www.weather.com

Are You Taking the Heat Seriously?

I decided to check the statistics on weather related fatalities to see how heat factored into all of this. I have to say, I was surprised to see HEAT was the number one cause for weather related fatalities in 2012. Even higher than hurricanes. Even higher than tornadoes. Heat is a serious issue, especially for those that work outside.

Statistics provide by http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hazstats.shtml

Resource to Beat the Heat

OSHA is a great resource for employers looking to prevent heat related injuries. Remember when an employee falls ill to the heat, it not only is unnecessary but it actually will cost you $$$ in workman's compensation, hospital expenses and even lost customers. Summer is a great opportunity to increase your revenue through the selling of batteries and battery accessories but remember, take the heat seriously.  

Richard Sosa

Video Producer/Blogger

Quick Cable Corporation