NOTE: This is not a professional post regarding hot weather safety. Instead, it is more a general digest. Consult more proper organizations for more professional tips regarding heat safety.
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^ from: (Protective Insurance) - This blog post is all about staying safe in times of warm/hot weather.
As a native of Houston, Texas, USA; times can be unbearably hot here in Texas. Most places in the American south and southeast are usually quite hot during late Spring to even late Summer. It is therefore imperative to understand the dangers of dealing with heat.
There are resources for heat safety later in this blog post. For now, take a look at the following talking points in regards to heat safety.
Heat Safety: Clothing.
Some of the most basic things to consider when dealing with heat is to dress appropriately. During warm weather times or hot days, the standard is to wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Short bottoms or short one-piece outfits are the norm. Footwear such as sandals can provide open-air comfort as you go about your life.It helps to wear either a cap or a hat to keep your head cool. If you are going to be outdoors where you will be in the sun a lot (such as at the beach or in certain sports stadiums that do not have any kind of covering), you may want to get a big straw hat to shield your head and the back of your neck.
To protect your eyes from the brightness of the sun, be sure to wear some sunglasses or have sunglass clips if you wear regular glasses. Not all sunglasses are created equal. Be sure to look for proper sunglasses that offer optimal protection for your eyes.
It also helps to cover yourself with sunscreen lotion to protect your skin from damaging sun rays. Look for sunscreen that offers the most protection with SPF. One case you want to avoid is getting sunburn. At the most extreme cases, you could develop skin cancer due to excessive heat leaving your skin unprotected from harmful UV rays.
Heat Safety: Hydration.
It is important you stay hydrated on very warm or hot days. You could suffer from dehydration if you don't drink enough fluids. It is recommended you drink water or even sports drinks. The rate of dehydration may be accelerated if you drink things such as soft drinks or any sort of alcoholic beverages. So while caffeinated drinks and alcohol can be a good way to prevent thirst, they may do more harm than good when dealing with warm or hot weather.NOTE: In regards to alcohol, PLEASE do not consume alcohol if you are not of legal age to drink alcoholic beverages.
Heat Safety: Vehicles.
One of the most dangerous things in regards to heat is dealing with the heat in vehicles. Commonly, you hear of hot car deaths involving babies and children left in vehicles dying of heat exhaustion. The temperature inside of a vehicle can be much greater than the ambient air temperature outside. Hot car deaths can be easily prevented. If you feel you are in a place where you are in for a while, be sure to head back to your vehicle and check on your child(ren). Or if you are in a place where it is okay for you to have your child(ren) come along, then bring your child(ren) with you to get out of the heat. Make sure children are properly hydrated and well equipped to take on hot days.Heat Safety: Activities.
People who must work out in the heat need to take special precautions to stay safe. I especially think of firefighters and even construction workers as an example of those who have to be out in the heat working. If you involved in an occupation that involves exposing yourself to outdoor heat, you will need to take breaks often and rehydrate yourself to avoid dehydration.Those who play sports or exercise out in the heat also have to take measures to avoid heat exhaustion. Another issue in warm weather can involve players getting cramps from the heat. Make sure to have water or sports drinks at the ready while playing. Be sure to take breaks to keep your body refreshed. I remember hearing about one game in Major League Soccer where it was so hot that the game had scheduled breaks to keep the soccer players hydrated. If you are a parent or relative of youth athletes, be sure to take measures to ensure your child or children are okay when playing sports out in hot weather.
Heat Safety: Pets.
Look after your pets during hot days. They can suffer as much as humans do under hot conditions. Some animals do have their own routines to deal with hot weather, but you should do your part to help keep your pets healthy and hydrated in hot weather.Final thoughts coming up.
Heat Safety: Final Thoughts
Dealing with heat can be dangerous. So make sure you take care of yourself and others when dealing with intense heat. Please do your part to try to take care of yourself and others. The best things you can do are to stay hydrated and also take breaks if needed. I find it most important to stay hydrated. Do not forget to also take care of your children and pets in warm/hot weather. They suffer as much in these times as you do. We can not change the weather, but we can surely adapt to remain safe and healthy.
Heat Safety Resources.
I love that people are using my "Helpful Resources" page for online resources regarding various life and health issues. I may add these to my "Helpful Resources" also. Take a look at these for online resources regarding heat safety:• Extreme Heat | Ready.gov
• Heat Safety Tips and Resources
• Heat Wave Safety | Heat Exhaustion Safety | Red Cross
• Safety and Health Topics | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Extreme Heat | Natural Disasters and Severe Weather | CDC
• Sunscreen: How to Help Protect Your Skin from the Sun | FDA
• Sunscreen FAQs | American Academy of Dermatology
I might add this section (or something similar) to my "Helpful Resources." Use these for now in regards to heat safety.
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