5 Hot Tips for Working in the Heat

During this record breaking hot summer, maintaining cool heads requires more than ice, water and shade. Remember:

Increased sweat may make objects, handrails, ladders or steps slippery. Secure items and your steps.
Stay cool – physically and mentally. Heat exhaustion kills and hospitalizes hard working people. Big numbers on the heat index can also cause short tempers. Be patient. Avoid hot heads.
Drink responsibly. Energy drinks are being banned from some job sites. Drinking excessive amounts of water in a short period of time may unbalance the body’s electrolytes. Drink water often and throughout the day.
Protect your eyes from the sun. Cataracts and other eye aliments are reportedly linked to over exposure to the sun.
Lightening does strike. Storms arise quickly on hot, humid days, and are generally, short-lived. Seek shelter before the bolts hit.