Introduction
Outdoor work injuries can occur at any time, but there are common sense actions that every worker can perform, and every supervisor should know. These actions in some cases may be the difference between life and death. There are lots of hazards that a worker could encounter while outdoors. You can 't prevent every situation, but by follow these precautionary rules it could give you a fighting chance. The worker 's clothing, physical condition, and the environment surrounding him/her are the determining factors. Well disciplined and well trained workers can be protected, even in the most extreme conditions.
How to beat the heat
Drink plenty of water. Drinking water is a must if a worker wants to survive working outside in any type of weather. One of the most common mistakes while working outdoors is not consuming enough water. Just because the weather is cool, doesn 't mean your body is not losing valuable fluids it needs to survive the elements. When the body loses water it needs to replace, quickly. A worker should drink small quantities of cool fluids frequently throughout the work day and continue consuming water well after work day is completed. The color and volume of the urine are good indicators of the body’s hydration levels. If your urine stream …show more content…
Fly and mosquitoes may be a little harder to avoid because they seen like they are everywhere, especially during the summer months. Cutting the high grass, removing standing water, and still nothing seam to get rid of these two types of insects. The best thing a worker can do is be prepare. By being prepare I mean having access to a fly swatter, a can of bug spray, or even a bottle of off. The best thing a outdoor worker can have is a bottle of none scented off on hand, just for these types of situations. The scented off works just as well, but after awhile the smeat aroma starts to have a affect on the workers around
Outdoor work injuries can occur at any time, but there are common sense actions that every worker can perform, and every supervisor should know. These actions in some cases may be the difference between life and death. There are lots of hazards that a worker could encounter while outdoors. You can 't prevent every situation, but by follow these precautionary rules it could give you a fighting chance. The worker 's clothing, physical condition, and the environment surrounding him/her are the determining factors. Well disciplined and well trained workers can be protected, even in the most extreme conditions.
How to beat the heat
Drink plenty of water. Drinking water is a must if a worker wants to survive working outside in any type of weather. One of the most common mistakes while working outdoors is not consuming enough water. Just because the weather is cool, doesn 't mean your body is not losing valuable fluids it needs to survive the elements. When the body loses water it needs to replace, quickly. A worker should drink small quantities of cool fluids frequently throughout the work day and continue consuming water well after work day is completed. The color and volume of the urine are good indicators of the body’s hydration levels. If your urine stream …show more content…
Fly and mosquitoes may be a little harder to avoid because they seen like they are everywhere, especially during the summer months. Cutting the high grass, removing standing water, and still nothing seam to get rid of these two types of insects. The best thing a worker can do is be prepare. By being prepare I mean having access to a fly swatter, a can of bug spray, or even a bottle of off. The best thing a outdoor worker can have is a bottle of none scented off on hand, just for these types of situations. The scented off works just as well, but after awhile the smeat aroma starts to have a affect on the workers around