Digital Media Brand Mitú Welcomes 3 Latina Executives In Scripted Development, Premium Digital Production And Marketing

May 9, 2018

LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mitú, the leading digital media brand for Latino millennials, today announced the addition of three development, production and marketing executives to the company. Joining Mitú are: Zadi Diaz, Vice President, Digital Studio for Premium Content; Gina Reyes, Vice President of Scripted Development for Television and Film; and Rachel Garcia, Vice President, Marketing and Brand Strategy. All three executives will be based at Mitú’s Los Angeles, CA headquarters. The announcement was made by Beatriz Acevedo, Founder and President of Mitú @wearemitu.

“I am so excited to have these amazing Latina executives join Mitú as we continue on our mission to be the leading cultural voice and brand for Latino youth in our country,” Acevedo said. “These accomplished women will add tremendous expertise as we expand our scripted development, premium digital series and branded marketing efforts. And while we applaud the recent push in Hollywood to achieve 50/50 gender equality by 2020, Mitú is here now, and is a proud outlier in the tech/media space. There is extraordinary diverse talent available for those who look, and with all respect, 50/50 Day should be every day.”

Zadi Diaz, Vice President, Digital Studio for Premium Content

Zadi Diaz is an award-winning creative executive who specializes in digital storytelling. In her new role at Mitú she will oversee short, mid-form and branded video development and production. Her 10-plus years of experience in online video production includes narrative, non-fiction and documentary projects, as well as branded entertainment series with Fortune 500 advertisers.

Prior to joining Mitú Diaz was Vice President of Programming and Development at ipsy. Previously she was Executive Producer of AwesomenessTV’s Awestruck, and of YouTube’s flagship show, YouTube Nation, produced by DreamWorks Animation.

Gina Reyes, Vice President, Scripted Development, Television and Film

Gina Reyes joins Mitú from Story House Entertainment at Univision, where she served as Director of Content Development for English and Spanish-language scripted series. In her new role at Mitú she will oversee the company’s growing scripted development initiatives for television and film. Reyes spent five years at Fox as Director for the Fox Writers Lab, Fox TV Directors Lab and the Fox/AFI Filmmakers Lab for Fox Broadcasting Company and 20th Century Fox Television.

Rachel Garcia, Vice President, Marketing and Brand Strategy

Rachel Garcia will oversee Mitú’s marketing, creative partnerships and programs, including the company’s in-house agency that uniquely connects brands and businesses that wish to deeply engage with millennial Latino and multicultural audiences. Additionally, Garcia will develop the company’s fanbases through social media, events, licensing and merchandising, and will lead Mitú’s B2B and sales marketing efforts.

An accomplished executive with more than 15 years of experience in marketing, investor relations and public relations, Garcia previously served as Vice President, Marketing and Social Media for BBC America.

About Mitú
At Mitú, we elevate and celebrate Latino stories, audiences and talent to their rightful place, front and center in American pop culture. We are the leader in connecting brands and creators to young Latinos, the most influential demographic in the U.S. Our stories reach millions of Americans every month.

Mitú’s investors include Upfront Ventures, WPP, AwesomenessTV, and Verizon Ventures. Mitú is headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles and has operations in New York, Chicago, and Bogotá, Colombia. For more information, visit www.wearemitu.com

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May 9, 2018

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Methodist Health System Recognized for Diversity Initiatives

May 9, 2018

Methodist Health System Affiliated ACO Achieves Medicare Savings for 4th Consecutive Year (PRNewsfoto/Methodist Health System)

DALLAS, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Methodist Health System is honored to be ranked #2 in on DiversityInc’s list of most diverse health systems and hospitals in the country.

The DiversityInc lists, issued last week and yearly since 2001, recognizes companies that show commitment to diversity in areas such as hiring, retaining, and promoting women, minorities, people with disabilities, LGBT, and veterans.

“This is a tremendous accomplishment for Methodist. We prioritize intentional inclusion and diversity, with leadership collaboratives at each of our entities,” says Stephen L. Mansfield, Ph.D., FACHE, president and CEO of Methodist Health System. “My team and I believe diversity and intentional inclusion enhances the quality of care we provide, opens our staff to new ideas and best practices, and increases employee satisfaction and engagement.”

Methodist provides patients with compassionate, quality healthcare that is sensitive to their values, particularly those that emerge out of their diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. “Consistently delivering culturally competent care allows our physicians, nurses, and medical staff to better communicate with patients and helps improve the overall patient experience,” says Cheryl Flynn, SPHR, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.

DiversityInc’s extensive annual survey yields an empirically driven ranking based on recruitment, talent development, senior leadership commitment, and supplier diversity. This year’s competition was improved by new survey questions, and more sophisticated analysis from DiversityInc’s data scientists.

This year’s Top 11 includes:

Mount Sinai Health System
Methodist Health System
Henry Ford Health System
Moffitt Cancer Center
Northwell Health
Cleveland Clinic
Bon Secours Health System
Massachusetts General Hospital
Indiana University Health
Mayo Clinic
TriHealth

About Methodist Health System

Guided by the founding principles of life, learning, and compassion, Dallas-based Methodist Health System (Methodist) provides quality, integrated healthcare to improve and save the lives of individuals and families throughout North Texas. Ten hospitals proudly carry the Methodist Health System brand, as owners or through affiliation. More than two dozen Methodist Family Health Centers and Medical Groups are among the facilities served by the nonprofit Methodist Health System, which is affiliated by covenant with the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Additional information is available at MethodistHealthSystem.org. Connect through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram at Methodisthealthsystem.org/socialmedia.

Texas law prohibits hospitals from practicing medicine. The physicians on the Methodist Health System medical staff are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Methodist Charlton Medical Center, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Methodist Richardson Medical Center, or any other affiliated institution.

About DiversityInc The mission of DiversityInc is to bring education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity. The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list began in 2001, when many corporations were beginning to understand the business value of diversity-management initiatives. The 2018 Top 50 Companies for Diversity results will be featured on ‪DiversityInc.com. DiversityInc is a VA certified veteran-owned business and a USBLN certified business owned by a person with a disability. For more information, visit www.diversityinc.com.

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Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive Set for Saturday throughout Nation

May 9, 2018

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 26^th annual national food drive on Saturday, May 12.

The Stamp Out Hunger^® Food Drive, the country’s largest single-day food drive, provides residents with an easy way to donate food to those in need.

Customers simply leave their donation of non-perishable goods next to their mailbox before the delivery of the mail on Saturday. Letter carriers will collect these food donations on that day as they deliver mail along their postal routes, and distribute them to local food agencies. Visit stampouthungerfooddrive.us to learn more.

The Letter Carriers’ food drive is held annually on the second Saturday in May in 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. It remains as important as ever, with many people facing economic struggles. Hunger affects about 50 million people around the country, including millions of children, senior citizens and veterans.

Letter carriers see these struggles in the communities they serve, and believe that it is important to do what they can to help.

“Over its first quarter-century, the food drive has only grown in importance and in impact,” NALC President Fredric Rolando said. “It’s an honor to be able to help people in need all across the United States – and to do so in a way that brings out the best in so many Americans.”

The timing is important, with food banks, pantries and shelters running low on donations from the winter holidays and with summer approaching, when most school meal programs are suspended.

Last year, letter carriers collected 75.3 million pounds of food, the third-highest amount since the food drive began in 1993. That brought the total over the past quarter-century to 1.6 billion pounds.

On May 12, as they deliver mail, the nation’s letter carriers will collect the donations that residents have left near their mail boxes. People are encouraged to leave a sturdy bag or container with non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, canned meats and fish, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox before the regular mail delivery on Saturday.

Carriers will bring the food to local food banks, pantries or shelters. National partners assisting NALC in the food drive are the U.S. Postal Service, United Food & Commercial Workers International Union, National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, United Way Worldwide, AFL-CIO, Valpak and Valassis.

This year’s effort includes a public service announcement with actor and director Edward James Olmos.

People who have questions about the drive in their area should ask their letter carrier, contact their local post office, or go to nalc.org/food, facebook.com/StampOutHunger or twitter.com/StampOutHunger.

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The 280,000-member National Association of Letter Carriers represents letter carriers across the country employed by the U.S. Postal Service, along with retired letter carriers. Founded by Civil War veterans in 1889, the NALC is among the country’s oldest labor unions.

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Texas home sales, prices increase in the first quarter of 2018 while inventory drops

May 9, 2018

AUSTIN, Texas, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas home sales and prices experienced strong growth during the first quarter of 2018, while housing inventory and active listings declined, according to the 2018-Q1 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors.

“The momentum from the end of 2017 has moved into 2018, as Texas homes continue to be in high demand,” said Kaki Lybbert, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors. “This strong activity we’ve seen in home sales volume during the first quarter of 2018 is setting the stage for a strong summer selling season for Texas real estate.”

The 70,292 Texas homes sold in the first quarter this year represents an increase of 2.2 percent compared to the first quarter of 2017. Additionally, the median price increased 5.7 percent in the same time frame to $224,500. Among all homes sold in the first quarter, 29.1 percent were priced at $300,000 or higher, which is 1.9 percentage points more than in 2017. Meanwhile, sales of homes priced $299,000 and below saw a 1.7 percentage point decrease compared to the same quarter last year.

Dr. Jim Gaines, chief economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, commented, “Although home sales activity for the first quarter in 2018 continues to keep a positive pace from previous years, the rate at which these increases are occurring is beginning to slow as inventory becomes tighter. The second and third quarters of the year are typically the busiest and most competitive in the Texas real estate market, and this summer is shaping up to be no different.”

Active listings decreased 2.9 percent year-over-year to 93,151 listings in the first quarter of 2018. Texas homes spent an average of 66 days on the market during the same time frame, two days more than last year.

Monthly housing inventory in Texas decreased 0.2 months from 2017-Q1 to 3.3 months of inventory. According to the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, a market balanced between supply and demand has between 6.0 and 6.5 months of inventory.

Chairman Lybbert concluded, “While we continue to see an increased shortage of housing inventory, it is encouraging to see the economic growth in Texas lead to a surge in home sales activity, which bodes well for the summer season. However, if housing inventory continues to decrease while prices rise, we may continue to see affordability challenges across the state.”

About the Texas Quarterly Housing Report
Data for the Texas Quarterly Housing Report is provided by the Data Relevance Project, a partnership among local REALTOR® associations and their MLSs, the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, and the Texas Association of REALTORS®. The report provides quarterly real estate sales data for Texas and 25 metropolitan statistical areas in Texas. The Texas Real Estate Year-in-Review Report in February and the Texas Real Estate Mid-Year Report in August are released in lieu of the Q2 and Q4 reports each year.

About the Texas Association of REALTORS®
With more than 114,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights, and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.

CONTACT: Morgan Moritz, 512-448-4950, [email protected]

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Globally Esteemed Chef José Andrés, Olives from Spain, and the European Union Bring “Have an Olive Day” Campaign to Chicago

May 9, 2018

CHICAGO, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Part of a nationwide initiative celebrating European table olives, Olives from Spain, the Inter-Professional Table Olive Organization, with the European Union announce the “Have an Olive Day” campaign in the city of Chicago with world-renowned ambassador Chef José Andrés in tow. Olives from Spain visits Chicago to promote the tasty world of European olives to the culinary epicenter.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8325351-jose-andres-have-an-olive-day-chicago/

On Tuesday, May 8th, “Have an Olive Day” debuted in Chicago during an intimate tasting at Landmark West Loop, where Chef José Andrés championed olives with a delicious presentation. Showcasing the wide variety of European table olives, the history of the products, and the infinite ways to enjoy them, Chef José Andrés spread appreciation and knowledge in a menu with exclusive recipes with European olives including paella with Manzanilla stuffed with pimiento and white chocolate lollipops with Hojiblanca, to influential members of Chicago’s media landscape.

“Given Chicago’s inspiring enthusiasm for food, and the exciting position the city holds as one of our nation’s finest culinary headquarters, it’s only natural that our next campaign stop would be Chicago,” said Chef José Andrés. “European olives are in my blood, and I embrace the opportunity to educate U.S. consumers on their versatility and history.”

The United States is the main destination for European olives, and most of the olives consumed in the U.S. (more than 83%) come from Europe. The U.S. imports more than 299 million pounds of olives each year, estimating in value of over $400 million annually. An essential element of the Mediterranean diet, olives can be enjoyed whole or in a variety of other forms and recipes. As the culinary expert, Chef José Andrés connects with consumers and influencers to showcase how special olives are, and how easy – and tasty – it is to incorporate olives into a daily lifestyle.

The ‘Have an Olive Day’ campaign will run through 2019, making stops in various cities across the U.S. with heavy olive consumption including New York City, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Chicago.

For recipe inspiration and more information on the rich history of olives, please visit http://www.haveanoliveday.eu or follow the campaign on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest at @haveanoliveday.

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New survey from March of Dimes shows what moms REALLY WANT for Mother’s Day

May 9, 2018

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WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A majority of U.S. moms with young children agree that Mother’s Day should be about supporting moms, not just about gifts, according to the results of a new national survey from March of Dimes. The survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll among more than 1,000 moms of children ages 0-5, examined what moms really want, and not just on Mother’s Day, but every day. The results include access to fair, affordable health care, maternity leave policies and working parent benefits.

Flowers and chocolates are nice, but this year March of Dimes asked moms what they need. Some of the key findings include:

Most moms (92 percent) agree that Mother’s Day should be about supporting moms, not just about gifts.
90 percent of moms agree that immediate improvement to maternity/parental leave policies is needed and 86 percent say current policies make life harder on new moms and babies.
A majority of moms say access to affordable health care (68 percent) and paid maternity leave (66 percent) are among the most important needs for new moms.
Across the board, a majority of moms (88 percent) wish that prenatal care was of higher importance to policy makers.
Nearly 9 in 10 moms (87 percent) believe that maternal and child health care needs immediate improvement in the U.S. and black moms are most likely to strongly agree with this statement (70 percent black moms* vs. 49 percent white moms; 43 percent Asian moms*).
Employed black moms are less likely to believe that their employers are understanding of family needs compared to employed white moms (69 percent* vs. 86 percent, respectively).

*small base size (n<100); results should be interpreted directionally

March of Dimes and its partners are sparking a national conversation around support and empowerment for mom—for herself, from one mom to another and from loved ones to moms and moms-to-be.

“We need policies, not just flowers,” says John Gerzema, CEO of The Harris Poll and Author of The Athena Doctrine: How Women (and the Men Who Think Like Them) Will Rule the Future. “March of Dimes helps us recognize that we need to understand and support moms with paid maternity leave and by improving prenatal care. That 86 percent of mothers feel current policies make life harder on new moms is a call to action this Mother’s Day.”

“We support moms before, during and after her pregnancy, whether or not things go according to plan,” said Stacey D. Stewart, President of March of Dimes. “This Mother’s Day we are focusing on the would-be moms, those who’ve struggled to become moms, those spending Mother’s Day in the NICU and those who haven’t had an easy journey to motherhood.”

From advocacy to education to research, March of Dimes is working to level the playing field so that all moms and babies are healthy, not just on Mother’s Day, but every day.

This Mother’s Day, Kmart celebrates 35 years supporting March of Dimes in their fight for the health of all moms and babies.

You can access the full data set here.

About March of Dimes
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, we stand up for every mom and every baby. Visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org for more information. Visit shareyourstory.org for comfort and support. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

About the Survey
The Mother’s Day Survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of March of Dimes from March 28 – April 9, 2018, among 1,031 moms ages 25-39 who have a child ages 0-5 who has not yet started grade school, including 705 white moms, 99 black moms and 70 Asian moms. Of the 705 white moms who are included in the survey, 348 are employed and of the 99 black moms, 67 are employed. Data are weighted where necessary by age, race/ethnicity, region, education, income, marital status, employment status, household size and propensity to be online to bring them in line with their actual proportions in the population.

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Olympusat’s CEO, Tom Mohler, to Deliver Keynote Presentation on Scripted Content in the Hispanic TV marketplace at LA Screenings Independents 2018

May 9, 2018

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Olympusat Inc., one of the largest independent media companies specializing in the ownership, distribution, production and technical services of Spanish and English-language networks, will be in attendance at LA Screenings Independents 2018, where Tom Mohler, CEO of Olympusat Holdings, will deliver a Keynote presentation on the importance and development of scripted content in today’s rapidly-changing Hispanic TV marketplace.

On Wednesday, May 16^th at 8:30 a.m. PST, during a breakfast presented by Olympusat at LA Screenings Independents, Mr. Mohler will offer insight into the high demand for top-quality scripted content targeted at multicultural audiences, and how the current need for national and international series is outlining the TV marketplace in the region. In addition, the executive will share Olympusat’s efforts to produce and distribute more multicultural content that appeals to the Hispanic community in the United States and Latin America.

“The industry is transitioning; It’s important for content creators and distributors to evaluate the market, understand the target audience and plan accordingly,” said Mr. Mohler. “I believe this is a great opportunity for everyone within the TV and media space, from filmmakers to producers and distributors. This is the time to invest in multicultural content. OTT platforms and traditional TV networks are continuously competing to acquire and produce more high-value programming designed to attract Spanish-speaking audiences.”

LA Screenings Independents will also feature a special content screening in which Olympusat will showcase its latest original productions including the realistic fiction series Hacienda del Rey, the romantic comedy Monserrate, Como el Cerro starring Angélica Blandón, and the powerful drama Sofía starring Paola Rey. The content screening will take place on Friday, May 18th at 2 p.m. PST at the Ballroom of InterContinental Los Angeles Century City hotel.

LA Screenings Independents 2018 is produced in association with NATPE.

To learn more about Olympusat’s industry-leading efforts, please visit olympusat.com.

Olympusat – Editorial Contact:
Jesús Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

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Millennials’ Parents Encouraged Them To Save, Not Invest: PNC Investments Survey

May 9, 2018

PITTSBURGH, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Now comprising the largest percentage of the workforce, with a new crop of recent graduates about to embark upon their professional careers, millennials report not feeling confident they’re saving enough for the future, according to findings from PNC Investments’ Millennials & Investing Survey.

Equally troubling, more than half of millennials admit they do not have an emergency fund. The survey reveals the generation as a whole is more familiar with saving than investing – the result of the financial lessons their parents imparted on them as children.

According to the survey, millennials agree they learned about saving money at a young age, but did not receive as much guidance from their parents about building wealth through investing.

While almost two-thirds of millennials report that their parents always encouraged them to save money while they were children, only half say their family modeled good money management and even fewer disclose that their parents showed them ways to grow wealth beyond having a job.

“It’s no secret that our attitudes toward money are likely influenced by how much financial education we received as children and the types of role models we have in our immediate family,” said Rich Ramassini, CFP, senior vice president and director of strategy and sales performance for PNC Investments. “However, this survey finds that millennials’ financial education largely skewed toward savings instead of investing. When it comes to building wealth over the long-term, investing is a critical component of a portfolio and one that should not be ignored.”

The survey reports that younger millennials – those who were likely in high school during the 2008-2009 Great Recession – describe their family as having modeled good money management slightly more so than older millennials, who were likely in college or in the workforce during the same time period.

Of the millennials surveyed, 79 percent between the ages of 25-29 say their parents talked to them about managing finances, while 70 percent of millennials between the ages of 30-35 report the same.

“The money mindset that millennials adopted during their childhood could derail their long-term financial goals,” Ramassini added.

About half of millennials say they expect to retire with financial stability, though most admit that they do not have a solid understanding of how to successfully invest their money.

“As this generation matures and acquires more wealth, it’s absolutely critical that they devise a comprehensive financial plan, which consists of an emergency fund, a mix of savings and investing and an intimate understanding of their future goals,” Ramassini said.

PNC Investments LLC is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

Survey Methodology
The Millennials & Investing Survey was commissioned by PNC Investments to identify attitudes and behaviors of millennials. The study was conducted online between Jan. 16-25, 2018 among a cross section of millennials age 21 to 35 with self-reported investable assets of $5,000 or more or those who have a qualified retirement plan (401(k), 403(b)) and at least $1,000 in investable assets. Survey results are balanced in accordance of the US Census population distribution for age and gender to ensure representativeness. No weighting was required.

The survey was designed by Chadwick Martin Bailey, a market research firm specializing in custom research.

This report has been prepared for general informational purposes only and is not intended as specific advice or recommendations. Information has been gathered from third party sources and has not been independently verified or accepted by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. PNC Investments makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the information, assumptions, analyses or conclusions presented in the report. PNC Investments cannot be held responsible for any errors or misrepresentations contained in the report or in the information gathered from third party sources. Any reliance upon the information provided in the report is solely and exclusively at your own risk.

Important Investor Information: Brokerage and insurance products are:

Not FDIC Insured • Not Bank Guaranteed • Not A Deposit
Not Insured By Any Federal Government Agency • May Lose Value

Securities products, brokerage services and managed account advisory services are offered by PNC Investments LLC, a registered broker-dealer and a registered investment adviser and member FINRA, and SIPC. Annuities and other insurance products are offered through PNC Insurance Services, LLC, a licensed insurance agency.

CONTACT:

Saul Boscan
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Cal/OSHA High Heat Advisory for Employers with Outdoor Workers in Southern California

May 8, 2018

OAKLAND, California, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA is issuing a high heat advisory to urge all employers with outdoor workers to prevent heat illness as the weather warms up in parts of Southern California. Temperatures in San Bernardino, Palm Springs, Indio and El Centro are expected to reach over 100 degrees today through Thursday.

“It is important for employers to check forecasts and monitor the temperatures to prepare for periods of high heat,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “That information should be used to closely observe workers for possible heat stress and modify their work schedules as needed.”

California’s heat illness prevention regulation requires employers with outdoor workers to take the following four steps to prevent heat illness:

Plan – Develop and implement an effective written heat illness prevention plan that includes emergency response procedures.
Training – Train all employees and supervisors on heat illness prevention.
Water – Provide drinking water that is fresh, pure, suitably cool and free of charge so that each worker can drink at least 1 quart per hour, and encourage workers to do so.
Shade – Provide shade when workers request it or when temperatures exceed 80 degrees. Encourage workers to take a cool-down rest in the shade for at least five minutes. They should not wait until they feel sick to cool down.

Cal/OSHA urges workers experiencing possible overheating to take a preventative cool-down rest in the shade until symptoms are gone. Workers who have existing health problems or medical conditions that reduce tolerance to heat, such as diabetes, need to be extra vigilant. Some high blood pressure and anti-inflammatory medications can also increase a worker’s risk for heat illness.

In addition to the basic steps outlined by California’s heat illness prevention regulation for employers with outdoor workers, heat at or above 95 degrees Fahrenheit requires employers to take additional precautions. Among other measures, it is crucial that workers are actively monitored for early signs of heat illness and supervisors are effectively trained on the emergency procedures in case a worker does get sick. This helps ensure sick employees receive treatment immediately and that the symptoms do not develop into a serious illness or death.

Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention special emphasis program, the first of its kind in the nation, includes enforcement of the heat illness prevention regulation as well as multilingual outreach and educational training for California’s employers and workers. Online information on heat illness prevention requirements and training materials are available on Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention web page and the Water. Rest. Shade. campaign site. A Heat Illness Prevention e-tool is also available on Cal/OSHA’s website.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Employers and workers who have questions or need assistance with workplace health and safety programs can call Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch at 800-963-9424.

Complaints about workplace safety and health hazards can be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices. Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Frank Polizzi at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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