Be aware of steps to take with extreme heat
As we head into Welcome Weekend, the Newberg/Portland area will see temperatures soar above 90 degrees. 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
- If on the Newberg campus, 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.