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Note:

Data from two studies is referred to in this etool as coming from Cal/OSHA investigations. These studies are:

Study 1 - Data from a document titled "Cal/OSHA Investigations on Heat Related Illnesses: Memorandum of February 17, 2006" is included. The memorandum was based on 25 reported cases in 2005. Data from this memorandum is referred to throughout this etool as Study 1. To read these investigations, go to: http://www.dir.ca.gov/oshsb/heatillnessinvestigations.pdf

Study 2 – Data from a document title "Cal/OSHA Investigations of Heat-Related Illness 2006" is included.

The data cited under heat wave is from the Draft Meeting Summary, CAL/OSHA Heat Illness Advisory Process, 8TH Meeting, November 14, 2005,Oakland, California. To find this source, go to: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/doshreg/HeatStressMinutes_11-14-2005.doc.