Jim has been with the OSHA Houston North Area Office since 1996. In 2004 Jim became the Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS) which is a non-enforcement position within OSHA responsible for outreach, training, and assistance to employees, employers, and industry groups. The CAS also provides support to, maintains, and develops OSHA alliances and partnerships and assists on Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) audit teams. Prior to becoming the CAS, Jim was an OSHA inspector and conducted enforcement inspections on hundreds of worksites and investigated numerous workplace fatalities. Jim received the 2020 Safety Associate of the Year award from the Associated General Contractors Houston Chapter and the FY 2016 OSHA award for Training Excellence. Mr. Shelton has an M.S. Degree in Safety Management and a B.S Degree in Industrial Safety and Industrial Security, both from Central Missouri State University.
Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention campaign educates employers and workers on heat hazards and provides resources to keep workers safe.
Learning Objectives:
- Define OSHA’s Expectations on Heat Illness Prevention
- Describe the elements of Heat Illness Prevention program
- Identify and manage Heat Hazards