Managing heat stress is an important task in our day-to-day activities during summer months. Taking steps to prevent hazardous heat exposures will lower your risk of experiencing a heat-related illness.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) recommends taking precautions during times of extreme heat:

• Stay hydrated by drinking water; avoid beverages containing caffeine.
• Increase breaks while working outdoors and in hot indoor locations. 
• Take breaks in a cooler environment, such as a shaded location or air-conditioned building.
• Adjust schedules to plan strenuous activities at a cooler time of day, such as early morning or late afternoon.
• Be familiar with the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Heat Exposure webpage provides information on heat-related illnesses, first aid, prevention, personal risk factors and other resources.

If at any time you feel like you are experiencing a heat-related illness and are in need of emergency assistance on campus, contact Public Safety at 518-276-6611.