Working in the construction industry, you probably hear about safety on the job-site persistently. You know to be cautious of certain things to protect yourself and those around you. One aspect of safety that you might not hear as much about is the safety of your own health. Regardless of how many job-site safety courses you have taken, your physical health needs to be your top priority. Working outside in the summer can be strenuous and can cause your strength to decline without you realizing it. Here are 3 ways that you can be sure to stay cool this summer:
- First, grab your YETI Cooler! Everyone knows the YETI is the way to go when it comes to keeping things unusually cold. Don’t have one? Learn how you could WIN A FREE YETI here!
- Ever heard of a Frogg Togg Chilly Pad? “These are made from a hyper-evaporative material that retains water while remaining dry to the touch. The Chilly Pad® is an innovative way to cool down while enduring outdoor heat and/or high levels of physical activity. When wet, the towel begins to evaporate and cool, providing cool, soft comfort to the user.” When it stops cooling, simply throw it back in your YETI cooler and within minutes, it’s cool again! (http://www.froggtoggs.com/cooling/the-chilly-pad/chilly-pad-2808.html)
- Last but not least, pack light, cool foods for lunch and midafternoon snacks. Eating cool food can make a huge difference when you are in the heat for a long period of time. What you put into your body makes a greater difference than you think! Great examples of food that you can toss in your YETI cooler are: watermelon, peaches, bananas, apples, yogurt, salad, and deli sandwiches. And don’t forget, drink water every 15-20 minutes. You’ll be thankful for your YETI cooler that can still provide you ice cold water at the end of a long work day.
Staying cool on the job-site is crucial to your health. Making choices as simple as the ones listed above can make the difference in your performance and overall health on a hot summer day!
