[On_site_list] JLab Heat Advisory for July 6-7

[deborah magaldi]

The weather forecast for today and Wednesday, July 6-7, calls for 
daytime highs in the mid-to high-ninety degrees Fahrenheit, for all of 
eastern Virginia. These are potentially dangerous conditions. Please use 
caution if working outdoors, in areas without air conditioning or if 
conducting heavy work.

Peak temperatures will run from 1-5 p.m. each day. Stay indoors with air 
conditioning whenever feasible. If working outdoors or in areas not air 
conditioned:
--Plan adequate rest breaks,
--Wear protective clothing and sun screen and
--Drink plenty of hydrating fluids. Thirst lags behind dehydration. 
Drink more than your sense of thirst indicates.

If you engage in lunchtime sports activities (hockey, walking, 
bicycling, etc.) consider adjusting your activity level and stay well 
hydrated.

If you feel ill or begin to experience heat stress symptoms, please 
contact Occupational Medicine promptly at ext. 7539.

Review heat related work requirements in the ES&H Manual chapter on 
Thermal Stress, web link; http://www.jlab.org/ehs/ehsmanual/6670.htm  

For additional information, review this heat stress tip sheet from the 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, at: 
http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3154.pdf  

The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Wakefield, Va.: 
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/akq/ .

The JLab weather page carries current local weather readings, at: 
http://www.jlab.org/fm/wx/

Information about air quality is available at the Virginia Department of 
Environmental Quality webpage: http://www.deq.state.va.us/airquality/   

 

/This message is being sent on behalf of the ESH&Q Division./


Regards,
Deb Magaldi
Jefferson Lab
Public Affairs
12000 Jefferson Ave., Suite 15
Newport News, VA 23606
ph. 757-269-5102
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