Heat Illness Prevention
If you are in high-heat environments, practice basic heat prevention by:
- Drinking plenty of cool, fresh water throughout the day
- Take cool-down rests for at least five minutes when you feel the need to do so
- Seeking adequate shade when taking cool-down rests
- Using a “buddy system”. Work or participate with others, knowing where they are and having them know where you at all times
Additional High Heat Resources:
Edu Risk Solutions Reducing Heat Illness in College and High School Sports
National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Exertional Heat Illnesses
State of California – Department of Industrial Relations Heat Safety Fact Sheet, Heat Illness Prevention, Heat Illness Pocket Guide
State of California Heat Illness Prevention Standard 8 CCR 3395
US Center for Disease Control (NIOSH) Heat Stress
US National Institute of Health (NIH) Heat-Related Illness in Sports and Exercise
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Extreme Heat
