Sunglasses help protect the eyes. It is important that they block 99 percent-100 percent of the UBA and UVB radiation. Check the label to be sure. Also, do not use the darkness of the lenses as a guide. UV protection comes from an invisible chemical applied to the lenses, not from color or darkness.
Heat illness Working in hot conditions, indoors or outdoors, creates health risks.
These risks include heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body cannot replace fluids lost in sweating. Heat stroke occurs when the body no longer sweats and holds so much heat that the body temperature reaches dangerous levels. It is important to note that heat stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. Some factors that can increase the risk of heat stress include physical exertion, being unaccustomed to working in heat, wearing protective clothing that traps body heat, age and being overweight.