WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is excited to reveal the winners of its nationwide “Beat the Heat” photo contest.

This competition called on organizations, businesses, and safety advocates to bring forward their most innovative tools and educational resources to help protect workers from the dangers of extreme heat—whether indoors or outdoors.

OSHA received 400 submissions from 114 competitors across 33 states and the District of Columbia. A panel of experts evaluated each entry based on criteria that included photo quality, suitability for OSHA publications, originality, clarity of message, creativity, and effective inclusion of workers, employers, or the workplace.

The winning photos highlight effective strategies to keep workplaces safe from the heat. The 18 winners are:

Visit the official contest page to explore these powerful winning entries, and see how they are paving the way for safer workplaces across the nation. OSHA hopes that the imagery will inspire other workplaces that are looking for ideas on control methods that can be implemented.

OSHA applauds the winners for their forward-thinking contributions to worker safety, and thanks everyone who participated in this effort to safeguard workers from heat hazards. Together, we are making strides toward a safer future for all workers.