High temperature + high humidity + physical work = heat illness.
Protect yourself.
• Learn the signs and symptoms for heat-induced illnesses and how to
respond.
• Drink plenty of cool water.
• Avoid eating large meals before working in hot environments.
• Avoid beverages with caffeine. These make the body lose water and increase
the risk for heat illnesses.
Factors that put you at increased risk.
• Taking certain medications. Check with your health-care provider or
pharmacist to see if any medicines you are taking affect you when working
in hot environments.
• Having a previous heat-induced illness.
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