Stay Safe in the Heat
I don’t know about the temperature where you are but it sure is hot in Georgia. Everyone needs to be mindful of keeping themselves protected in the heat – especially farmers. Take a look at the following tips from the...
Stay Safe in the Heat
I don’t know about the temperature where you are but it sure is hot in Georgia. Everyone needs to be mindful of keeping themselves protected in the heat – especially farmers. Take a look at the following tips from the...I don’t know about the temperature where you are but it sure is hot in 
Georgia. Everyone needs to be mindful of keeping themselves protected in the heat – especially farmers. Take a look at the following tips from the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety:
- Wear a wide-brimmed hat to keep your head and face cool. This will also provide added protection from damaging sun exposure. Baseball caps provide little protection except to the face. A hat should protect the neck, face and ears.
- Wear a long-sleeved shirt at all times. It should be light colored and loose fitting except when working around machinery.
- Carry a source of water with you. Take drinks frequently—every 15 minutes.
- Take frequent breaks in the shade or in a cool environment during the hottest times of the day.
- Adjust gradually to working in the heat over a period of 10-20 days.
- Someone suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke should be moved to a cool environment, offered sips of water, if conscious, and provided with attention from emergency medical personnel.
- Wear sunscreen that has an SPF of at least 15. Make sure children are also adequately protected.
So don’t forget your sunscreen and a jug of water when you are out working in this summer heat!
