Keep these things in mind during heat wave this week
Temperatures are soaring this week. Expect temperatures to range between 90 and 105 degrees. Humidity will also be high, from 45% to 63%. It may feel a lot warmer.
As per our heat protocol, please follow these steps:
- Stay hydrated by drinking water every 20 minutes.
- Schedule more strenuous work in the cooler parts of the day, such as the morning.
- Take advantage of cooler buildings such as the Murdock Library, Klages, or Canyon Commons.
- Between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., check on fellow employees every hour to two hours.
- Know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses.
If you have any questions about best practices during high heat, please contact Kim Knoernschild, our environmental health and safety specialist, at kknoernschild@georgefox.edu.