The Brian Lehrer Show Outdoor Workers Share Tips for Coping With the Heat
Jul 30, 2025
Outdoor workers share vital tips for staying cool and safe in scorching heat. They emphasize the importance of hydration and the right protective clothing. Listeners hear firsthand accounts of innovative strategies like cooling vests and situational awareness. The discussion also highlights the need for supportive workplace policies to protect those laboring in extreme conditions, showcasing a collective effort in tackling the challenges of working outdoors during heat waves.
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Dog Walker's Heat Tips
- Start working early in the morning to avoid the peak heat of the day.
- Use wet bandanas, wear loose clothing, find shade, slow down, and hydrate regularly.
Cooling for Outdoor Kids' Program
- Use ice packs and semi-frozen water bottles for cooling when outdoors.
- Provide ample shade to take breaks and keep participants comfortable.
Landscaper's Heat Experience
- Early landscaping work involved drinking from garden hoses and wearing shorts without concern.
- Later, John improved by hydrating well, taking cold showers at lunch, and changing clothes.