Keep Safe While Working in The Heat
Date Posted: July 24, 2025
Posted In: Environment/Sustainability, Workforce,
From Construction Citizen: Summer is in full swing and so should your heat preparation and hazard prevention. Whether you work in the sun daily or casually enjoy the outdoors, maintaining sun and extreme heat vigilance is vitally important and could make the difference between life and death.
For those who work outside in the heat (or simply want to enjoy activities in the sun), there are many ways to remain safe and hydrated. However, it is important to remind yourself and others of the dangers of heat. Implementing weekly, or even daily, heat safety toolbox talks during the summer is worth the short amount of time out of the work schedule to keep everyone safe.
July/Summer Toolbox Talk Safety Ideas:
Prevention and Avoidance of Heat (Illness)
- Talk about the risk of heat stress, the first signs and how to respond quickly.
- Hydration advice should be included. Having water on hand at all work sites in addition to various electrolyte solutions is key to remaining hydrated. Workers (and anyone in general) can fail to realize how much and how quickly their bodies lose water through sweat.
OSHA suggests making hydration stations readily available, and making employees drink water throughout the day (preferably one cup every 15-20 minutes)