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Summer is here \u2013 longer days, sunshine, and the outdoors sound like the perfect conditions to get all that work done but with summer comes a new set of risks you\u2019ve got to stay on top of. Have you thought about what you are doing to protect your team from the effects of the summer sun and heat?<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay cool, seek shade and stay safe<\/b> to minimise the risks of sunburn and skin cancer, but we also need to be aware of heat exhaustion, dehydration and fatigue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Know the signs\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Heat exhaustion<\/b> can sneak up on you when you\u2019ve been sweating a lot and not replacing your fluids. If it\u2019s not treated early, it can lead to <\/span>heat stroke<\/b>, which is much more serious.<\/span><\/p>\n

Heat stroke<\/b> occurs when the body can\u2019t keep itself cool causing a high body temperature of 39.4 degrees or more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Heat rash and heat cramps are the early stages of heat exhaustion. Knowing the signs and what to do will help prevent the onset of heat exhaustion or worse, heat stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out this resource that gives some handy tips on symptoms and treatment options for common heat-related stress.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got a health condition that could be made worse by extreme heat, have a quiet word with your manager or supervisor so they can help you manage it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Simple ways to stay safe this summer<\/b><\/h2>\n
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  • Plan your day: <\/b>The sun is strongest between 11am and 3pm. Where you can, shift the heavy or outdoor work to the cooler times of the day, and take more breaks during the hottest part.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Keep your fluids up: <\/b>Don\u2019t wait until you\u2019re thirsty. Keep sipping water throughout the day to stay hydrated.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cover up: <\/b>Even on cloudy days, UV rays can get through. Wear sunblock, a wide-brim hat, and lightweight long-sleeve clothing to protect your skin.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Take it easy: <\/b>Pace yourself and share the load. Rotate tasks with your crew so no one is stuck doing the hard stuff all day in the sun.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Listen to your body: <\/b>Feeling tired, dizzy or sick? Take a break in the shade and grab some water. Don\u2019t push through \u2014 fatigue makes it harder to think straight and that\u2019s when accidents happen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Don\u2019t forget to talk about it\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Make sun safety part of your Toolbox Talks during summer, it\u2019s an easy way to remind the team about the risks and what to do about them. You can record your talk straight into the HazardCo App.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Got questions or want to talk about how heat could impact your work? Give our Advisory Team a call on 020 4571 3920 (option 3), we\u2019re here to help.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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