#DOD Live: #Summer #Heat #Safety -- The best defense to #prevent a - TopicsExpress



          

#DOD Live: #Summer #Heat #Safety -- The best defense to #prevent a heat or sun related #injury, during work or play, is awareness of the signs and symptoms as an injury may be occurring. Consider the heat category, exertion level, acclimatization and exposure length while spending time outdoors. Adjusting or controlling these factors will reduce the chance of heat or sun injuries. Protect yourself by applying #sunscreen with a sun protection factor rated 30 or higher 30 minutes before exposure to the sun and reapply every two hours throughout the day. Wear a wide-brimmed #hat to protect the eyes, head and neck, and lightweight clothing that cover the arms, legs and torso. Wear wraparound eyewear to prevent direct contact with the suns ultraviolet rays. Those who wear daily eyeglasses should use transitional lenses to protect the eyes. | Other resources and #tips: dodlive.mil/index.php/2014/06/summer-heat-safety/ and Army Medicine: https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/discond/hipss/Pages/default.aspx
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:15:16 +0000

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