[On_site_list] JLab Heat Advisory for Wednesday, Thursday; Adopt-A-Spot Seeks Volunteers for Friday

[deborah magaldi]

The weather forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, June 23-24, calls for 
daytime highs approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with a heat index 
between 100 and 105 degrees, 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 and heat index readings 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.

In addition, some areas across the region may experience Code Orange Air 
Quality Alerts due to potentially unhealthy levels of ground-level 
ozone, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Individuals with 
respiratory and/or heart ailments, older adults and children should 
reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. 

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./

 

*JLab Adopt-A-Spot Litter Pick Up, Friday; Volunteers Needed*

The next JLab Adopt-A-Spot Litter Pick up will be Friday, June 25. 
Everyone at JLab is invited to take part in this community service 
project. Please sign up on the webpage in advance so adequate supplies 
can be provided: http://www.intralab/earthwise/Adopt-A-Spot.html .


Plan to wear comfortable long-sleeve shirt and pants, sturdy shoes and a 
rimmed hat. Bring your insect repellent and sun block. Meet in the CEBAF 
Center lobby at 11:15 a.m. on Friday for a short safety briefing and to 
get your gear. Litter pick up will cover the sidewalk and grassy areas 
along Jefferson Avenue, from Onnes Drive to Oyster Point Road. Contact 
Tom Hassler, x7601, or Tina Johnson, x7611, if you have questions.


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