7 WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT!!

Watch Sugar Intake!

Avoid alcoholic drinks or

anything with large amounts of

sugar. Both have dehydrating

effects!

Hydrate!

People tend to forget! Drink small

amounts of water more

frequently. 8 glasses of water each

day (half a gallon of water).

Acclimate!

Get used to the heat. Take time to slowly

adapt to warmer temperatures. Consider

adjusting outdoor activities to the earlier

or later part of the day (when it’s cooler)!

Eat Smaller Meals!

Avoid large meals before work

activity. Eat smaller and more

frequent meals!

Take More Short Breaks!

If working directly in sun doing

vigorous activities, take more

frequent short breaks in cool shade!

Cool Off!

Cool off in front of a fan, wrap a wet

towel or bandana around your

neck! The idea is to cool off your

skin to regulate body temperatures.

Avoid Direct Sun Exposure!

Wear long sleeves, wear a hat, wear sunscreen, and

use/rig a shade structure (tree, umbrella, etc.). Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYnj1G94e6Y

Grace Hill Annual Training Course: Safety Series – Heat Stress

Move to a cooler place with air conditioning or fan

Remove tight fitting clothing or extra layers

Sip water or sports drink

Lie down and use a cold compress

If vomiting continues, seek medical attention

CALL 9-1-1 Move individual to a cooler place

with air conditioning or fan

Use cold compress to reduce body temperature (behind neck/knees, on wrists,

Do NOT give fluids

Muévase a un lugar más fresco con aire acondicionado o ventilador

Retire la ropa ajustada o las capas adicionales

Beba agua o bebida deportiva

Acuéstese y use una compresa fría

Si el vómito continúa, busque atención médica

LLAME AL 9-1-1 Muévase a un lugar más fresco con

aire acondicionado o ventilador

Retire la ropa ajustada o capas adicionales (sombreros, zapatos, etc.

Use compresas frías para reducir la temperatura corporal

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