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style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">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: <o:p></o:p><br>
--Plan
adequate rest breaks,<o:p></o:p><br>
--Wear
protective clothing and sun screen and <o:p></o:p><br>
--Drink
plenty of hydrating fluids. Thirst lags behind dehydration. Drink more
than
your sense of thirst indicates.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">If
you engage in lunchtime sports activities (hockey, walking, bicycling,
etc.)
consider adjusting your activity level and stay well hydrated.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">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.<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span
style=""></span>If you feel ill or begin to experience heat
stress symptoms, please contact Occupational Medicine promptly at ext.
7539.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Review
heat related work requirements in the ES&H Manual chapter on
Thermal
Stress, web link; <a href="http://www.jlab.org/ehs/ehsmanual/6670.htm">http://www.jlab.org/ehs/ehsmanual/6670.htm</a>
<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">For
additional information, review this heat stress tip sheet from the
Occupational
Safety and Health Administration, at: <a
href="http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3154.pdf">http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3154.pdf</a>
<o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The
National Weather Service Forecast Office in Wakefield, Va.: <a
href="http://www.erh.noaa.gov/akq/">http://www.erh.noaa.gov/akq/</a> .<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The
JLab weather page carries current local weather readings, at: <o:p></o:p><a
href="http://www.jlab.org/fm/wx/"> http://www.jlab.org/fm/wx/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Information
about air quality is available at the Virginia Department of
Environmental Quality webpage: <a
href="http://www.deq.state.va.us/airquality/">http://www.deq.state.va.us/airquality/</a>
<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><i>This
message is being sent on behalf of the ESH&Q Division.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><b>JLab
Adopt-A-Spot Litter Pick Up, Friday; Volunteers Needed</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span
style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">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: <a
href="http://www.intralab/earthwise/Adopt-A-Spot.html">http://www.intralab/earthwise/Adopt-A-Spot.html</a>
.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<br>
<span
style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">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.<br>
<br>
<br>
</span><span
style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Regards,<br>
Deb Magaldi<br>
Jefferson Lab<br>
Public Affairs<br>
12000 Jefferson Ave., Suite 15<br>
Newport News, VA 23606<br>
ph. 757-269-5102</span><br>
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