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Sun Saftey Information
Heat-related illnesses, such as "heatstroke" and "sunstroke," occur when your body can't keep itself cool. As the air temperature rises, your body stays cool when your sweat evaporates. On hot, humid days, the evaporation of sweat is slowed by the increased moisture in the air. When sweating isn't enough to cool your body, your body temperature rises, and you may become ill.
There are some simple precautions you can take to reduce the risk of sun related illnesses.
Such As..
- Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes.
- Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a hat or using an umbrella or parsole. Don't forget the sunscreen!
- Drink plenty of water before starting an outdoor activity. Drink extra water all day. Drink very little avoid if you can, this includes, caffine tea, coffee, cola and try not to drink alot of alcoholic beverages spiecally during the day.
- Schedule vigorous outdoor activities for cooler times of the day--before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
- During an outdoor activity, take frequent breaks and drink water or other fluids every 15 to 20 minutes, even if you don't feel thirsty. If you have clear, pale urine, you are probably drinking enough fluids.
The sighs of heat related illness are
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Muscle weakness or cramps
- Nausea and vomiting.
If your sympton become worse i.e Frequent vomiting, Confusion or loss of consciousness or any form of breathing difficulty contact medical assistance straight away
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