For many construction workers on campus, finding relief from the heat also can be difficult. See Related Story K-State campus undergoing heavy fall construction 8.26.98 Carter said facilities is not responsible for the safety of contract construction workers. Facilities also has no control over when they work or how they dress. They also have a looser dress code, such as not wearing shirts and being allowed to wear shorts. But that is an issue between employee and employer.
Facilities also provides information and resources to educate workers about possible heat dangers.
Safety bulletin boards and voluntary classes inform workers about standard first aid, the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat cramps and how to eat balanced meals to help with heat acclimation. DeWitt said there have been no heat-related health problems or injuries of which she is aware. Student Publications Inc. All rights reserved. This document may be distributed electronically, provided it is distributed in its entirety and includes this notice. However, it cannot be reprinted without the express written permission of Student Publications Inc., Kansas State University.