Summer hit us early and continues at full blast. Are you protecting yourself and your loved
ones from the dehydration and serious heat related illnesses.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
gives this information: “Getting too hot
can make you sick…Heat exposure can even kill you; it caused 8015 deaths in the
United States from 1979 to 2003.” How does a person keep cool when working in
the hot weather?
If possible, stay in an air
conditioned environment. Steps you can take to protect yourself from
becoming overheated includes drinking plenty of liquids (non-caffeine and
non-alcoholic are best fluid replacements), replacing salt and minerals (sports
drinks replace salt and minerals we lose when sweating), and pacing yourself
(take breaks in a cooler environment if possible). People who work out in the weather need to
protect their skin by using sunscreen and light-weight, light-colored and
loose-fitting clothing including a wide-brimmed hat. You see many construction workers starting
very early in the morning so their day ends before the hottest heat and highest
humidity. If possible, have a buddy working with you during the heat and watch
out for each other’s health. For more
information, http://www.cdc.gov/Features/ExtremeHeat/?source=govdelivery
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