Summertime in Texas is always hot which impacts the difficulty of employees working outside. The chart below shows the heat index values based upon temperature and humidity. The chart should be referred to when determining outdoor working conditions at any given time.
Proper pre-planning is essential and appropriate steps should be taken to prevent heat-related symptoms and illness, including:
- Drink water often
- Eat healthy foods and snacks
- Resting in the shade
- Reporting heat-related symptoms early
- Know who to notify if there is an emergency
- Know who is trained to provide first aid