heat alert

The standards apply to laborers working where the heat index is at 80 degrees.

The pause and training are a direct result of Ronald Silver II’s death, a solid waste worker who died on Friday while reportedly showing signs of heat stress.

The city was under a “Code Red” heat alert on Friday. Witnesses say Silver expressed feeling hot before he passed out.

The inspector general warns conditions could violate labor standards and union agreements.

Heat-related intakes hit more than 1,600 in a day.

Officials say drink plenty of water and avoid outdoors during peak heat hours.

Just a handful of states have heat standards, and Maryland will be the first on the east coast.

With heat predicted to near record highs this week, officials are warning Maryland residents to take precautions. What's behind the heat, and what can you do to avoid, or treat, overheating?

Temperatures will soar to near 100 degrees by the weekend.

Residents are advised to stay in cool areas and drink plenty of water.