Prevention is key to protecting workers from heat stress. Follow these suggestions to stay safe:
- Hydrate frequently. If you wait until you’re thirsty, you’ve waited too long.
- Take breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
- Adjust work schedules, planning heavy activities for cooler parts of the day.
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
- Wear sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
- Know the signs of heat stress and watch out for each other.
