Outdoor work is often physically challenging, and even the fittest worker will feel the impact of extreme heat. Don’t simply shrug it off as part of the job. Yes, there is work to be done no matter what, but you want to complete it without jeopardizing your health and well-being. The good news is that there are measures you can take to make it through those long, hot days. Some are time-tested, common sense solutions, and others incorporate new technology and fresh thinking on the subject. When the mercury rises and a heat wave hits, the news fills with ideas to help people stay cool. But most of it involves staying out of the heat and finding cool spots.
