There are numerous life saving preventative measures that both employees and their employers can take to guard against heat-related illness including heat stroke.
Recommendations for Florida Employers to Stay Cool
- Provide employees with plenty of cool water.
- Provide employees with routine breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Monitor employees who are more prone to heat illness symptoms.
- Reduce physical demands of employees during the summer months.
- Schedule heaviest work during the coolest months and periods of the day.
Recommendations for Florida Employees to Stay Cool
- Dress smart. Wear light colors and lightweight clothing such as cotton.
- Don’t play the tough guy. Take your breaks. It’s the law.
- Drink water. At least one cup water per 15 minutes during the heat.
- Don’t over-do it. Start off with light work and gradually build up to heavier work.
- Schedule heaviest jobs for the coolest parts of the day.
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