Scheduling the most physically demanding activities in the early morning and late evening to avoid the heat of midday. Being aware of the warning symptoms that lead to heat exhaustion, heat cramp and heat stroke induced by heat. Sun exposure can cause first and second-degree burns, and you should be aware of your susceptibility to burning. It is recommended that you wear protective clothing and cover exposed skin with sunscreen. Remember that the intensity of radiation is greater at high elevations and exposure is increased where light is both direct and reflected from light surfaces, such as snow and sandy areas.
Thunderstorms are a serious danger while working in the field.
Lightning is the storm's worst killer, but the intense rains, hailstorms, and wind associated with these storms can create dangerous conditions. Frequent monitoring of weather reports is important for scheduling your activities to avoid extreme weather conditions. While working in the field, keep an eye on the weather and notice whether towering cumulus clouds that mark the location of thunderstorms are approaching your work area. The safest place to be during a thunderstorm is in the field vehicle with doors and windows closed. Do not use the telephone or work on electrical lines or steel structures, such as bridges or cableways, because a lightning strike some distance away could affect you.