Put safety first this summer. Even if you work in an indoor environment, heat safety matters.
Use these tips to stay cool and safe:
- Drink cool water and add electrolytes.
- Take rest breaks in the A/C or in the shade.
- Wear light and loose-fitting clothing.
- Avoid peak sun hours & modify the schedule.
- Use the buddy system to monitor one another.
- Acclimate employees to the heat.
- Never work in the heat alone.
- Download the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety app to get the heat index for your work site and other precautions.
- Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments of heat-related illnesses here.
Stay safe, stay hydrated.