Ever wonder how to handle working in the heat?
Here are some great guidelines:
Heat Category 1 – 78 to 81° F
drink at least 1/2 quart of water per hour
continuous activity allowed
Heat Category 2 – 82 to 85° F
drink at least 1/2 quart of water per hour
40 minutes of work/20 minutes of rest
Heat Category 3 – 85 to 88° F
drink at least 1 quart of water per hour
30 minutes of work/30 minutes of rest
Heat Category 4 – 88 to 90° F
drink at least 1.5 quarters of water per hour
20 minutes of work/40 minutes of rest
Heat Category 5 – >90° F
drink more than 2 quarts of water per hour
10 minutes of work/50 minutes of rest
Drink plenty of water and avoid soft drinks, caffeinated beverages or drinks high in sugar.
Don’t wait to be thirsty to start drinking water, this is a late sign and you already behind on fluid intake.