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    Safety in The Heat: HSEQ Topic of The Month

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    During the summer months in this region, temperatures can reach up to 45°c, posing risks for heat-related illnesses. The document provides tips for staying safe in the heat, including eating nutritious breakfasts, staying hydrated by drinking water before leaving home, dressing in lightweight clothing and applying sunscreen, planning activities to avoid the midday sun, checking urine color as an indicator of hydration, eating light meals with fruits and vegetables, informing others if feeling unwell, and getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night. For more information, contact the HSEQ team.

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    Safety in The Heat: HSEQ Topic of The Month

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    During the summer months in this region, temperatures can reach up to 45°c, posing risks for heat-related illnesses. The document provides tips for staying safe in the heat, including eating nutritious breakfasts, staying hydrated by drinking water before leaving home, dressing in lightweight clothing and applying sunscreen, planning activities to avoid the midday sun, checking urine color as an indicator of hydration, eating light meals with fruits and vegetables, informing others if feeling unwell, and getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night. For more information, contact the HSEQ team.

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    During the summer months in this region, temperatures can reach up to 45°c, posing risks for heat-related illnesses. The document provides tips for staying safe in the heat, including eating nutritious breakfasts, staying hydrated by drinking water before leaving home, dressing in lightweight clothing and applying sunscreen, planning activities to avoid the midday sun, checking urine color as an indicator of hydration, eating light meals with fruits and vegetables, informing others if feeling unwell, and getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night. For more information, contact the HSEQ team.

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    Safety in The Heat: HSEQ Topic of The Month

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    Nijo Joseph
    During the summer months in this region, temperatures can reach up to 45°c, posing risks for heat-related illnesses. The document provides tips for staying safe in the heat, including eating nutritious breakfasts, staying hydrated by drinking water before leaving home, dressing in lightweight clothing and applying sunscreen, planning activities to avoid the midday sun, checking urine color as an indicator of hydration, eating light meals with fruits and vegetables, informing others if feeling unwell, and getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night. For more information, contact the HSEQ team.

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    HSEQ Topic of the Month

    SAFETY IN THE HEAT

    During the summer months, temperatures can reach highs of up to 45°c in this region,
    it’s essential we take the necessary precautions at home and at work to prevent heat related
    injuries / illnesses. We have provided some top tips below to help you beat the heat this summer:

    EATING A NUTRITIOUS KEEP YOURSELF DRESS PLAN YOUR


    BREAKFAST HYDRATED DOWN DAY
    Eat a high fibre cereal like muesli, Drink plenty of water Wear suitable clothes, Avoid the
    porridge or granola. before you leave i.e. lightweight clothing, mid-day sun
    Avoid caffeine and sugary drinks your home and apply sun screen (11am to 3pm)

    7-8
    hours

    CHECK YOUR EATING DURING INFORM GET PLENTY


    URINE COLOUR THE DAY PEOPLE OF SLEEP
    Mostly clear = hydrated, Eat light and stock up on Inform your family or colleagues, Aim to sleep
    light yellow = mildly dehydrated, fruits and vegetables for depending on where you are, if at least 7-8 hours
    dark yellow = very dehydrated nutrition and water content you begin to feel unwell per night

    For further information on safety in the heat, please contact the HSEQ Team at: [email protected]

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