{"id":949,"date":"2026-06-02T10:45:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/uk\/?p=949"},"modified":"2026-06-02T22:11:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T22:11:36","slug":"summer-is-here-are-you-ready-for-the-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/uk\/blog\/summer-is-here-are-you-prepared-for-the-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer is here, are you ready for the heat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Longer days and sunshine make it feel like the perfect time to crack into work. But while summer brings good vibes, it also brings its own set of risks. No matter the season, hazards don\u2019t take a break, and the hot weather can put extra pressure on your team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, what steps are you taking to keep everyone safe from the heat and the harsh summer sun?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sun safety is just the start<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We all know the basics: Slip, Slop, Slap, and Wrap to reduce the risk of sunburn, skin damage and skin cancer. But heat can be just as dangerous. Heat exhaustion, dehydration, and fatigue can creep up quickly if you are not prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Know the signs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Early signs of heat stress include heat rash and heat cramps. Spotting them early can help prevent things from getting worse. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019ve got underlying health conditions that might be affected by extreme heat, make sure someone at work knows. Pay close attention to these two major conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Heat exhaustion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heat exhaustion happens when the body overheats from losing too much water and salt through sweat. If you don\u2019t act fast, it can develop into heat stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. Heat stroke<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heat stroke occurs when the body\u2019s temperature hits 39.4\u00b0C or higher and the body can no longer cool itself down. This is serious and needs urgent medical attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\ud83d\udca1<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/temperature\/employer\/heat-stress.htm\">Check out this resource that gives some handy tips on symptoms and treatment options for common heat-related stress.<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Manage the risks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plan ahead<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The sun is strongest between 10am and 4pm. Take regular breaks, work in the shade where possible, and consider shifting physically demanding tasks to cooler parts of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stay hydrated<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drink plenty of water, even if you\u2019re not feeling thirsty. Sweating means you\u2019re losing fluids fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cover up<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Slip on a top. Slop on some sunscreen. Slap on a hat. Wrap on a pair of sunnies. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It sounds simple because it is but most of us don&#8217;t bother, and outdoor workers in the UK are at real risk of skin damage from UV rays, even when it&#8217;s cloudy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don&#8217;t wait until you can feel the burn. By then, the damage is already done.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Listen to your body<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Feeling light-headed, tired, or short of breath? Take a break. Heat stress builds quickly and can affect how well you think and move\u2014and that\u2019s when incidents happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Keep the conversation going<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make heat and UV exposure a regular Toolbox topic. This is a simple and effective way to keep your team aware of this often-overlooked hazard. And remember, you can record all your Toolbox meetings easily in the HazardCo App.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Need expert advice?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019ve got questions or want to chat about the risks on your site, our Advisory Team is here to help. Give us a call <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">020 4571 3920<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Longer days and sunshine make it feel like the perfect time to crack into work. But while summer brings good vibes, it also brings its own set of risks. 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