How SolarXWorks Supports New OSHA Standards

At SolarXWorks, worker safety is more than a policy—it's a core value. We fully support the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) latest heat requirements, including the recent standard outlined in OSHA-2021-0009-20779. By consistently prioritizing employee well-being, we can create safer work environments and ensure compliance with federal regulations.

We all feel the climate getting warmer.  The last 10 years, 2015-2014, have been the hottest on record.  Last year, 2024, was the hottest year ever and the first year over the key number of 1.5°C over pre-industrial averages.  In order to adapt to these warmer temperatures and continue to thrive, we need to protect our outdoor workers, which makes up 33% of the U.S. workforce.  By providing cooling safety measures for these employees, we can keep everyone safe in the workplace and be as productive as possible even in hotter conditions.

Key Ways To Keep People Stay Safe and Compliant

1. Hazard Assessments & Risk Mitigation
   Before any project begins, identify potential hazards and implements controls—such as fall protection, safe electrical practices, and proper use of equipment—to reduce risks.

2. Thorough Training & Education
   From onboarding to ongoing refresher courses, teach employees how to prevent incidents, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and stay current with OSHA updates.

3. Protective Equipment & Technology
   Supply OSHA-compliant PPE like hard hats, harnesses, and respirators. We also use technology to monitor worksites in real time, ensuring quick responses to potential issues.

4. Health & Wellness Focus
   Wellness initiatives include ergonomic evaluations, mental health resources, and comprehensive COVID-19 precautions. Healthy employees make a stronger, safer workforce.

5. Continuous Improvement
   Encourage open communication, rapid incident reporting, and ongoing reviews of our safety protocols. This feedback loop enables us to adapt quickly and stay ahead of industry standards.

6. Implement New Safety Technologies
   Many companies are coming out with the new technologies to protect workers from the changing climate.  Our newest product, the KulSun people cooling solution, is a mobile solar-powered cooling shelter that provides a climate-controlled space where workers can go to cool their body temperature and reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses and injuries.  No need for external power sources, simply pop up the insulated tent in minutes, connect the KulSun cooling unit, attach the solar panels, and begin blowing cold air into the space.  By not relying on conventional power sources, the KulSun solution can be placed anywhere the sun shines—such as in agricultural fields, remote construction sites, or even at outdoor entertainment events.

OSHA guidelines show the growing concern for worker safety and the importance of staying safe from the heat.  At SolarXWorks, we want to create work cultures that keep employees safe and happy, boosts productivity, and build customer confidence. Learn more about our approach to solar solutions at www.solarxworks.com.