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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.<br>
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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: <br>
-- Plan adequate rest breaks,<br>
-- Wear protective clothing and sun screen and <br>
-- Drink plenty of hydrating fluids. Thirst lags behind dehydration.
Drink more than your sense of thirst indicates.<br>
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If you engage in lunchtime sports activities (hockey, walking,
bicycling, etc.) consider adjusting your activity level and stay
well hydrated.<br>
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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. <br>
If you feel ill or begin to experience heat stress symptoms, please
contact Occupational Medicine promptly at ext. 7539.<br>
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For additional information, please review JLab heat related work
requirements in the ES&H Manual chapter on Thermal Stress, web
link; <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.jlab.org/ehs/ehsmanual/6670.htm">http://www.jlab.org/ehs/ehsmanual/6670.htm</a> <br>
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For information on heat stress, review this heat stress tip sheet
from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, at:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3154.pdf">http://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha3154.pdf</a> <br>
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The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Wakefield, Va.
provides local and regional forecasts and advisories at:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.erh.noaa.gov/akq/">http://www.erh.noaa.gov/akq/</a> <br>
The JLab weather page carries current, local weather readings, at:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.jlab.org/fm/wx/">http://www.jlab.org/fm/wx/</a> <br>
Information about air quality is available at the Virginia
Department of Environmental Quality webpage:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.deq.state.va.us/airquality/">http://www.deq.state.va.us/airquality/</a><br>
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<i>This message is being sent on behalf of the ESH&Q Division.</i><br>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">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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