[On_site_list] JLab Heat Advisory for Today & Tomorrow

[deborah magaldi]

The weather forecast for today and tomorrow,  June 9-10, calls for 
daytime highs approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with a heat index 
between 100 and 105 degrees, for much 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.

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

For information on heat stress, 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. provides 
local and regional forecasts and advisories at: 
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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