ACRE Safety Thought #30

Each summer we always expect heat and humidity. Hazards at ACRE during the hot days of summer might include heat stress and sunstroke. Workers can refresh at the Research Building. It has 2 water fountains, an employee breakroom area, as well as, a refrigerator and cola machine. Fluids are available. Shade is available during breaks at the picnic table area. Many employees have their own water jugs to provide fluids as needed. Consider freezing water bottles about 3/4 full and finish filling with water so they last until the next break. A hat with a wide brim would help too. A supervisor might think about providing a 5 gallon water jug and paper cups if a big crew is involved. Get ice from the campus machine or at a service station on the way out. There is no reason to work until you are sick but there is no reason for a healthy adult to not work in this weather with available fluids and a few cool down breaks. Think, plan, and work safely at ACRE