b'OSHA HOT OVER HEAT STRESS Bob DunleveyOSHA is now focusing on heat related illnesses in the workplace even though it has no Standard which specifically addresses working in a hot environment.It is aggressively pursuing employers and, in a Washington memo to OSHAs Regional Administrators, it stated that this memo directs the Field to expedite heat-related inspections and to issue Citationsas soon as possible.Therefore, employers need to take action now to ensure a workplace free of heat hazards or face costly citations and litigation. OSHA believes that employers should actively encourage at least 5 to 7 oz. of fluids be consumed every 15 to 20 minutes.'