As we conclude our “Beat the Heat” summer theme, we’d be remiss if we didn’t bring attention to the Signs of Dehydration, our final subtopic. Did you know that by the time you are thirsty, you are already 2-3% dehydrated? Don’t wait!

Our next “Beat the Heat” sub-topic highlights the importance of Summer Preparedness. During the summer, weather patterns are known to change quickly – it’s important to stay aware and adapt quickly.

The next “Beat the Heat” topic highlights a great tool from OSHA for those who work outside for extended periods of time. Leverage OSHA’s Heat Safety App to calculate the heat index for your worksite and help you prepare appropriately for your outdoor workday.

For Week 4 of our Beat the Heat summer theme, we are offering actions and tips to take when dealing with heat-related illness. One key element - it’s important to call 911 when you suspect heat-related illness.

Our next Beat the Heat tip offers things to keep in mind to prevent heat stress. It's important to know that heat stress occurs when the body cannot get rid of excess heat. When this happens, the body’s core temperature rises, the heart rate increases and issues can occur.

Our next “Beat the Heat” sub-topic focuses on some tips to help you be aware of the signs of potential heat-related illness. When you start feeling different or noticing changes like a rash, cramps or increased exhaustion, these could be signs of heat-related illness.

Our first “Beat the Heat” tip to support our July / August Health & Safety theme focuses on staying hydrated in the summer heat. Avoid sugary beverages, minimize caffeine, drink water before/during/after exercise and increase your water intake overall to help you stay hydrated.

The health & safety of our employees, passengers and the communities we serve continues to be our top priority. We are excited to introduce that our theme for July and August is “Beat the Heat”. Throughout the next two months, we will be providing our employees with various tips around the “Beat the Heat” theme.