With Roseville temperatures expected to range from 99-109 degrees this week, please keep the following tips in mind to care for yourself and others in this extreme heat.
To stay safe in the heat, employees are encouraged to:
- Continuously drink water throughout the day
- Pace your activities
- Be sure to take regular, scheduled breaks (find some shade)
- Wear light, layered clothing. Wear a hat and use sunscreen.
Be sure to communicate. If you feel dizzy, tired, confused, or disoriented – tell your supervisor immediately. This could be signs of a more serious condition.
Some personal health factors can put workers at greater risk of heat-related illness. These include diabetes, kidney and heart problems, pregnancy, and lack of physical fitness or being overweight, alcohol consumption, previous episodes of heat related illness, and use of certain medication.
Additionally, the risk of dying from heat illness appears to be highest for employees who just begin working in extreme heat, as the body needs to adapt gradually to heat and humidity.
For additional information heat, please visit the CDC's guide for extreme heat. Remember, in these extreme temperatures, water, rest, and shade will help keep you safe!