![]() Moisture-wicking material is a great option in the heat. Choosing to wear clothes that are a lighter fabric and looser fit can help with air circulation. Some of the steps workers can take to remain cool while wearing PPE include taking breaks frequently for water and shade/air conditioning (these should be mandated and logged to ensure appropriate breaks are being taken). The only problem is that hazards don’t go away just because the worker is hot, and removing their PPE will increase their risk of injury. When workers are uncomfortable, they’re more tempted to remove their PPE just for a little bit to try to get some relief. PPE in summerĪugust can be a hot month and wearing PPE when it’s hot outside can be uncomfortable. In addition to toolbox talks and safety discussions, posters, newsletters, or leaving information in high-traffic areas like breakrooms are a great way to reach people for immunization awareness month. Educating workers about vaccinations in the workplace can reduce employee absences, increase morale and ultimately provide an overall healthier workplace. This means germs don’t spread as easily from person to person, making it less likely that a group of people will become infected. Other vaccines that adults need often include pre-travel-based immunizations, and any vaccines based on job or health conditions. Healthy adults 50 years and older should get the shingles vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) recommends a Td (tetanus, diphtheria) booster shot every 10 years. A lot of companies offer a flu shot clinic as part of their wellness programs to employees and sometimes they even extend that to their employees’ families. The flu vaccine should be received every year before the end of October when flu season starts. ![]() ![]() But vaccines aren’t just for children, and educating employees on their benefits could make all the difference for a healthy workplace. Some employees may be vaccine-hesitant and their beliefs may cause them to object to the idea of vaccines. Vaccines save up to 3 million lives each year. This is a great talking point to let employees know that their health-and the health of their loved ones-matters. National immunization awareness monthĪugust is national immunization awareness month and the recent pandemic may have people thinking about how up-to-date their vaccines are. If it’s hot outside, that should be increased to 10 or more glasses a day. It is recommended that people drink 8 glasses of water a day. In order to keep employees hydrated, allow for extra breaks to cool down and have some water. When you feel thirsty, you could already be dehydrated. Since over half of our bodies are made up of water, it’s important to replenish it when it’s depleted by bodily functions like sweating and breathing. Drinking enough water does more than just quench your thirst, as it can also help to prevent a heat-related illness like heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stress or life-threatening heat stroke. When it comes to the human body, water regulates body temperature, lubricates joints, cleanses the body of toxins, and even helps with fatigue, memory and mood. ![]() ![]() Summer months like August increase the risk of dehydration, especially if you’re working outside. One thing that wasn’t fully discussed in the July toolbox talk post was an issue that applies to all industries, all jobs, and all people-hydration. There are also several other pertinent topics to consider covering in your safety talks and discussions, including the following. In the month of August, you could definitely use some of the July topics (if you didn’t use them already) as the warm summer months share a lot of the same hazards. They can be delivered in less than 15 minutes, and a lot of ground can be covered by delivering several toolbox talks on different topics every month.Īs noted in our previous post on Hot Topics for Toolbox Talks in July, many people struggle to find the right topics for delivering toolbox talks. A toolbox talk is an easy way to conduct safety training. ![]()
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