Staying Safe in the Heat

Geoffrey Grant, a supervisor with All States Construction in Killingly, Connecticut, says his team has a variety of ways to stay safe while working outside in the summer heat. “We take advantage of shade whenever possible, and we try not to overexert ourselves by working at a moderate pace,” Grant says.Everyone takes frequent water breaks and there are also plenty of electrolytes available, he says. Eating well with plenty of fruits is very important, too.“Some of us wear long sleeves to cover our skin and also wide brim hats to keep our face covered,” Grant says.Avoiding heat on the job site It