Health Tip: Working in Extreme Heat

-- Outdoor workers are more likely to become dehydrated and have heat-related illnesses, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC recommends that people working in extreme heat:

• Drink water. Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink.
• Avoid alcohol and sugary drinks.
• Wear and reapply sunscreen.
• If possible, work earlier or later in the day to avoid midday heat.
• Wear a brimmed hat and loose, light clothing.
• Learn how to spot heat-related illness.

If you feel faint or weak, stop working and get to a cool place.

Posted: July 2019