3 Tips to Prevent Heat Stress in People

Heat stress, heat stroke, and other heat-related conditions can be incredibly dangerous. When you spend time outside in high temperatures, you need to know the signs and how to prevent them from happening

Heat stress can be dangerous when you spend time outside in High temperatures.

What Causes Heat Stress?

When Body temperature surpasses a healthy level and continues to rise—eventually causing heat stress.

Symptoms of Heat Stress

– Faintness – Excessive Sweating – Muscle cramps – Dizziness – Nausea – Vertigo – Fatigue

1. Stay Hydrated

Hydration is essential when trying to prevent heat stress.

2. Avoid Caffeine, Sugar, and Alcohol

The problem isn’t that alcohol, caffeine, and sugar can dehydrate, but that these drinks don’t provide sufficient hydration.

3. Cover Up from the Sun

Put on a hat or a cap to protect your head from direct sunlight, and consider wearing long-sleeved shirts

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