Dealing with Work and Weather Extremities

It is hot in the city (and all over most of the UK) as the Met Office has issued a Red Alert weather warning for Heat Extremities. With temperatures having the potential to soar to a whopping 40c (104F) what can we do to stay safe, keep cool and look out for others while we carry on with business, work and/or life? 

Stay Safe

  • Listen to the weather forecast and plan ahead
  • Work from home if you can and keep your space cool by closing curtains, blinds and using a fan or air con
  • Avoid going out between 11am and 3pm but if you do have to go out carry a bottle of water with you, walk in the shade and wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light coloured cotton clothes
  • Wear UV sunglasses to reduce UV exposure to the eyes and apply sunscreen of at least SPF15 with UVA protection
  • Look out for signs of heat exhaustion (e.g., weakness, feeling faint/sick and headache) heatstroke (e.g., confusion, seizures and loss of consciousness)


Keep Cool

  • Cool your skin with water, slow down and drink water
  • Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol
  • Dress appropriately for the weather and wear loose fitting clothes
  • Slow down and avoid strenuous activity or physical exercise

 

Look Out for Others

  •  Keep an eye on family, friends, neighbours particularly those living on their own. Make sure they are staying cool.
  • Babies, young children, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions can be vulnerable to hot weather read guidance on how to stay safe
  • Check for signs of heat related illnesses


Want to know more?

For government guidance on how to *Beat the Heat: Staying Safe in Hot Weather* read more here 


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