Heat Health Recommendations
Health & Safety Tips to Beat the Heat
- Drink more water. Don't wait until you are thirsty. Avoid liquids containing alcohol or caffeine.
- Schedule outdoor activities before noon or in the evening.
- When temperatures reach into the 90s, a cool shower can offer more help than a fan.
- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
- If you must work in the heat, monitor the condition of co-workers and ask them to do the same for you.
- Rest often in shady areas or, if possible, in air-conditioned facilities.
- Wear wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses and sunscreen to protect yourself.
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