How do I survive this weather when I work outside?
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Neither-Relation-687@reddit
Easy! work from your bathtub
TeaLeafSniffer@reddit
They reckon we could see 40c again this year and next year could be even hotter.
Misskinkykitty@reddit
They've been saying that for years after we had two days at 38°C back in 2022.
Aeysir69@reddit
We saw an unofficial 42 in Norfolk and half the county appeared to be on fire that day. Power went out so we threw (almost literally) the dogs in the boot, legged it up to the coast and basically put them in the sea 🙂
Misskinkykitty@reddit
Bloody hell, that's insane. We still managed to have rain on those two days. Very bizarre experience.
M_M_X_X_V@reddit
I mean temperatures that hot are just begging for massive atmospheric instability, uplift and thus thunderstorms.
Misskinkykitty@reddit
It was fine misty rain. Zero thunderstorms.
bookbroadwood@reddit
Habibi, come to Dubai.
People work outside in this heat all year and in 40+ during the summer, although construction and landscaping businesses do try to work in the evenings where possible.
Today it’s 32deg already at 0940. The guys working outside are in long sleeves, long trousers, full brim hats and balaclavas/snoods.
I think for a week, you’ll manage.
M_M_X_X_V@reddit
Yeah because they are slaves whose passports are confiscated
Jemima_puddledook678@reddit
Have you tried moving to the North where it’s 10 degrees colder?
Jenpot@reddit
It's going to be 26 degrees in Glasgow this week. That's still very hot/potentially dangerous for us pasty white folk if we're not used to it.
SeamasterCitizen@reddit
26 degrees is 2 degrees cooler than the government recommend temperature for air conditioning in Japan. That’s cooling, not a heatwave ;)
M_M_X_X_V@reddit
That's because they had massive energy shortages after Fukushima and thus couldn't use so much electricity on air conditoning. The massive government campaign, named Cool Biz, also heavily encouraged employees to modify business attire to work with less air conditoning - I don't see anything like that here.
apjudd@reddit
26 dangerous?? 😭😭 Killing me on this thread
REidson89@reddit
Where are you that's reaching this temp this coming week? Just curious.
moonkiosk@reddit (OP)
London
La-Gaoaza-Cu-Jeleu@reddit
like any person who works in south of europe? people work outside at 39 degrees.
hydrate and head protection and endure the sweat
guiltmanagement@reddit
I don't have an answer, but loads of sympathy. I suffer from hyperhidrosis, and if I wasn't somewhere with air con I'd be really suffering right now. Your employer should do things to make it safe, that's the right moral thing to do, but legally I don't know what they're required to do.
you could also try getting these t-shirts from amazon they might help a bit, but might be too late now given we're almost into next week.
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Terrible-War-3054@reddit
hey americans it’s ask uk!!! no one cares if u can hack the heat
Opulantmindcaster@reddit
Literally gets “warm” and everyone starts crying. Fucking get on with it.
ynwa_glastobater@reddit
Our country is so soft, just do exactly what you said in your post, it’s nothing compared to some countries
Smooth-Tomatillo6390@reddit
I feel your pain, I was a postie last year and nearly collapsed on one day when it hit 35 and we were still out walking 15 miles carrying heavy bags and driving un-air conditioned vans. Was murder.
I survived by drinking lots of water, accepting every kindly offered Solero, and buying one of those vests from Japan that has built in fans!
Get some sport sun block too, so you don't immediately sweat it off. Learned that the hard way.
60percentsexpanther@reddit
Posting was one of the ultimate early bird jobs and now they're delivering after tea time. Nothing makes sense anymore.
Smooth-Tomatillo6390@reddit
It's the fault of the parcels unfortunately. Since Royal Mail started trying to compete with Amazon the last lorry of parcels doesn't even get dropped off at the office until after 8am so we wouldn't get out until 10 some days. Gone are the days of 6:30am post unfortunately.
60percentsexpanther@reddit
Makes sense. Urgent letters aren't really a thing like they used to be. A lot of what I remember is from an era before the internet. My kids call it BN (before netflix) and think I'm a fossil.
Smooth-Tomatillo6390@reddit
It was a simpler time and I miss it 🥲
Screaming_lambs@reddit
There's a postie who delivers to my house that I call "sensible hat postman" as he wears a cap with one of those neck protection flaps.
Smooth-Tomatillo6390@reddit
I had one of those! Royal Mail issue sensible hat.
Screaming_lambs@reddit
I don't see any of the others wearing it, it may look a bit silly but if it stops sunburn I'd wear it too.
Smooth-Tomatillo6390@reddit
Yeah it was considered deeply uncool but I liked it, I'm ginger so any protection from turning into a piece of human jerky was welcome. A lot of the younger ones didn't even wear sun block, enjoyed the tan, I used to despair at them.
Virtual_Opinion_8630@reddit
Ooh, I've always wanted to know.
What's the average daily km's you walk?
Would it be substantially different depending on your round? For example, if you're in a more rural area you'd drive more, cover fewer houses so walk less?
danny202089@reddit
I do about 25-30k steps a day. Works out roughly 12 miles a day. If you're rural doing farms it's usually less as you drive much more than you're on foot.
Virtual_Opinion_8630@reddit
what if you ran doing your round?
do you get to go home earlier?
danny202089@reddit
No and it's impossible to run round it.
Smooth-Tomatillo6390@reddit
I averaged 12-15 miles a day depending on which round I was on. Between 30-35k steps but I have short legs so a lankier person would probably be less.
I had calves of steel.
Y2Reigns@reddit
Some of these comments are ridiculous. ''35c is nothing to worry about.'' - our heatwaves are suffocating with the humid. I suffer with serious heat-strokes even when the temperature is 20-25c so this is killer for me, and I don't work outside. So I really empathize with you, OP.
If you can't take some sick days off, are you able to use an umbrella to shade yourself while you work? Otherwise keep your clothes are light and thin as possible, hydrate as much as you can and keep your head protected from the sun.
coldelement@reddit
sick days for hot weather hahaha id fire you in a heart beat
Screaming_lambs@reddit
I ended up in hospital with heat stroke a few years ago. Was not fun.
MarlaSaysSlide@reddit
I went to Download festival in 2023 and had to leave a day early on the Sunday morning because the relentless heat was making me feel like I might actually be dying.
I'd been there since the Tuesday before and there was no shade, no wind, and barely any water. I drank as much as I could (which in itself was annoying as every time I wanted to top up I had to walk to the nearest water point and queue and hope it hadn't run out) but it still wasn't touching the sides. I avoided sunburn by covering up and wearing factor 50, but by the Saturday night my face and hands were swelling up from the heat. I had to give up haha
Screaming_lambs@reddit
I don't blame you, it can get really hot there. I live about 20 minutes away, and I haven't been for many years. And I'd only ever been for a day or worked there. It seems it's either hot or people's tents float away.
MarlaSaysSlide@reddit
Ha thankfully I'm also only about half an hour away, which tbh did influence the decision - knowing I could be laid on a comfortable chair with a fan and an iced drink in under an hour was too tempting 😂
Misskinkykitty@reddit
I got 2nd degree sunburn with factor 50 suncream on a cloudy 22°C day.
regulator202@reddit
How?
Misskinkykitty@reddit
Spent hours looking up to see planes and birds. I'm pale and ginger.
Nowadays, I wear suncream everyday as I never want oozing blisters under my eyes again.
regulator202@reddit
Fair enough. Eye blisters sounds like a shit time
Misskinkykitty@reddit
Constantly looking up, watching birds and planes on the beach. I'm also pale and a natural ginger.
charlotteamh@reddit
Clouds amplify the UV
broken_freezer@reddit
To be fair, the forecast humidity is around 35% during the heatwave, that's not high at all
ManicPotatoe@reddit
You can't take the humidity line away from people with pesky facts, it's vital to our national whingeing about the temperature. Too hot? Humidity. Cold getting to your bones? It's the damp in the air.
(Btw humidity in London in the hottest part of the day next week is around 20%, compare to the dry heat of southern Spain where it's 56% and 30C in Alicante)
broken_freezer@reddit
It funny as well when it gets cold, humid air doesn't make you feel cold as much as dry air
MEaster@reddit
Met Office says the minimum humidity over the next 5 days is 46%.
needs2shave@reddit
Nothing compared to the Mediterranean where the humidity is frequently 70pc, yet the UK thinks they've got something exceptional every time the temps over 30 degrees...40-50pc humidity is nothing special and is not the reason people here suffer more, it's the lack of experience, lifestyle and insufficient infrastructure.
Y2Reigns@reddit
Exactly. Everywhere will be slightly different. Here it's 44%
Altruistic_Dare6085@reddit
How do you manage regularly getting serious heat stroke in 20-25C weather? I got a mild case of heat stroke once when I was on a medication that shredded my heat tolerance and I was stuck in bed sick for a week after. Considering serious heat stroke usually requires a 999 call I do not envy you. Good luck for the next couple of days.
needs2shave@reddit
The humidity thing is a myth the UK tells itself to feel better about how much it can't stand temps above 30. Unless you're in a literal desert, humidity in warmer countries is consistently higher than the UK during heatwaves. East Anglian today has RH 40pc, with average humidity in Greece around 70pc in the summer months yet people don't complain when they holiday there.
Rosehiphedgerow@reddit
Let's also not forget this heatwave has come out of nowhere, giving no one time to climatise to the change of temperature. Last week we literally had the radiators on and I also had my electric heater on because it was that cold. And now suddenly it's boiling. No slow creep of temperature, just a sudden jump to an extreme
SrCikuta@reddit
Wear sunscreen, hydrate, wear a hat that gives you enough shade. Can you wear loose white clothing? If your job allows for that, do that.
Sunscreen make sure is SPF50+ UVA and UVB and make sure it says PA++++. Use this every day. Even if cloudy. Make sure to re apply every 2 to 3 hours, and in every part of your body that's exposed.
TallmanMike@reddit
Going through this on my way back from France right now; on motorcycle so I'm wearing skin-fit underlayers and I've experimented with wetting them so the airflow through my jacket evaporates the water and cools me.
If you have time, look into long-sleeve UV blocking tops, sometimes called 'rash vests' in surfing circles - they're lightweight, synthetic and act as a physical UV block. You can also wet them to keep cool.
Drink at least 500ml per hour during the day, drink before you're thirsty and don't forget to take in electrolytes as well, or you'll end up just as sick as without water itself.
Other than that, seek shade whenever possible, take regular breaks and treat dizziness, nausea, faintness or the ABSENCE of sweating as medical emergencies.
BladeEater23@reddit
Insert an extra absorbent tampon
Cassie8841@reddit
People all over the world work in these conditions for months. If you’re not used to it, I totally understand your concern.
Make sure you hydrate loads, have electrolytes, eat plenty of protein and carbs. Have cold fruits like melons, apples, grapes too.
Get you a long sleeve UV protective shirt (the material is not heavy), a hat, sunglasses and sun cream. Reapply sun cream every hour or soz don’t miss your neck, face and any exposed skin.
A spray bottle too. Take frequent breaks. If you feel faint at any point, find shade and hydrate/cool down. If you have a work van, blast your AC and sit there to lower your body temp.
Thrilalia@reddit
The not used to it is the reason for people in the UK suffering from it, if it was at around 30 all summer our bodies would adapt. But due to the nature of our climate one week we could hit 30, then months on end be mid-low 20s, then get hit with another week of 30. Add that we're an island so a ton of humidity it just makes things difficult.
If we were around 30 from June to August, our bodies would adapt after a week or so, thus we'd be able to handle it a lot better. Or if we'd have dry heat and not humidity we'd feel it less as well.
JayR_97@reddit
Also it doesnt help that our houses are built like heat traps and most people dont have air conditioning at home
DemonPixieOwO@reddit
Fr on Tuesday its gonna be 32 and Wednesday will be 19 for me, so a lot of ppl ik are gonna struggle with the 32 because we aren't used to it
thekittysays@reddit
The fact that it was barely 10 degrees last week too. The rapid, extreme jumps in temperature make it really hard to deal with too.
Dependent_One6034@reddit
I had to defrost the car a couple of mornings last week...
Dark_Akarin@reddit
The key bit there is "work in the morning and evenings". This country is just not used to dealing with heat, can you imagine suggesting to your boss "Can i go have a nap for a few hours then come back a finish when it's cooled down?"
bizzflay@reddit
Can you imagine going home sleeping then going back to work? Can’t think of a worse thing to do.
Cassie8841@reddit
Even with the hottest temps in the afternoon (30-33 degrees) coming this week, it’s still not as hot as many climates are at 9,10,11am in other countries.
I’m from the south in America but I have lived in the uk for 7 years. It’s usually hit 30 degrees by 10am in summer. My brother builds houses, working on roofs, etc. and they only stop around 1-2pm when it’s nearly 38-39 degrees C.
Again, I understand here people are not used to working in these conditions, but 32 degrees is not going to harm a healthy person if they listen to most of the advice given above.
Manatsuu@reddit
It’s not all about temperature though. 30-33C is far easier to deal with when you don’t have humidity to worry about. Where does your brother work?
BeardedWarPig@reddit
Couldn't agree more, I have a friend who works on the farms in Australia, and even he says he would rather deal with his dry 40 degrees than our humid 20 degrees so to me that says something about our heat. It's shite and unbearable 😑
englebert@reddit
I've lived half my life in UK and half in tropical Australia. The humidity in the UK does not compare, especially during the build up and wet seasons.
Admittedly most of Australia has a temperature climate, but tropical Australia is still 12 times larger than UK.
Yallow_Bonerholder@reddit
I always get a laugh when I hear people hear moan about the humidity as if it’s so horrible. Used to live in America and you couldn’t even stand still in the shade some days in the summer without leaking out of every pore in your body due to the high humidity. I have never experienced anything like that in the UK at any point
Yallow_Bonerholder@reddit
This is Atlanta right now, it is 6:23 am there and over 90% humidity. Currently at 55% here in UK and almost noon.
dikicker@reddit
Here's me in Central Florida and it's been this way since mid April, it's ok though we'll get a cold front next January
A_Cupid_Stunt@reddit
That's in the morning though it'll be less humid in the day. It'll be over 80% in London as well tomorrow morning
Cassie8841@reddit
Thank you! Exactly.
neverendum@reddit
Exactly right, British people always trot out the humidity line. It's not humid, it's just hot. Hot and humid is Singapore, the UK is never like that. It's not even hot, you're just not used to it. 30 is a nice day.
Pain-in-the-@reddit
Singapore had the worst humidity I’ve ever experienced, and I’ve been to Queensland and the US during summer.
Liturginator9000@reddit
the hot dry summers in sydney weren't as bad as sticky UK heatwaves, but the wet summers in sydney were 10x worse, and still nothing compared to, say, singapore
gasigo@reddit
lol. The UK is dry compared to places in South America.
Natural_Peak_5587@reddit
The said the South in the US. That area is humid as hell. Think swampy and gross 24/7.
redds56101@reddit
The humidity discourse has reached peak satire.
Virtual_Opinion_8630@reddit
it makes a different though obviously
we're not saying that it's like Singapore but to say the UK gets kinda fucked, when we're quite high up isn't controversial
purplefriiday@reddit
Not everywhere is a hot, dry country with an afternoon siesta. Japan is the most disgustingly hot, humid place in the summer and people still work outside (horribly long hours too). Not saying we should work like Japan, but people do manage to work outside in humid temps all summer long.
Manatsuu@reddit
Yeah of course they do, but in Japan they also wear clothes fitted with fans to prevent heatstroke.
NorthAstronaut@reddit
And their gundam have air-con.
nathderbyshire@reddit
Also just getting used to the heat in general. When it's sustained I get used to it, but it isn't it swings up and down and you can never acclimate. It going from 14° to 30° in a few days is so difficult to deal with
People always bring up counties that are consistently hot, that's their climate and the people are used to it, buildings and work are adapted around it then they apply the same mentality to the UK without any of the above taken into account. Everyone ends up in Tesco because they can't deal with the heat and don't have anywhere private to go to get away from it
Cassie8841@reddit
My brother works freelance as a builder… it’s VERY humid in Georgia in the summer.
Rpqz@reddit
The humidity over the next week is fairly okay, comparable to what you'd get in Mediterranean countries and lower than say Florida.
Rough_And_Ready@reddit
People I this country go on about high humidity but it really depends on where you are. Yesterday, humidity was 38% where I am so not that bad really.
chief_bustice@reddit
Do you think other places don't get humid?
runningraider13@reddit
The South in the US can be very humid too
Jebble@reddit
I tueky can let figure out of you mean South America of South of the United States.
Yallow_Bonerholder@reddit
Yes
Jebble@reddit
/r/InclusiveOr
NaoisX@reddit
I’ve been working for over 20 years and I have never ever met a boss that would let you take a break to cool down. I’ve literally seen ppl pass out before they are allowed to cool down. It’s easy to suggest all this stuff, but the reality is most low paid jobs would laugh at you and tell you to get back to work.
moonkiosk@reddit (OP)
This! I work in a an open space so it will be difficult to leave my position and find a shade.
QuietofTheSolace@reddit
If you want to cool off quick take a cotton T shirt, soak in cold water squeeze it out just a little so its not dripping then wear it.
If you can find any breeze at all (or a fan) it will feel too cold even.
I did this last year when I had to walk a long way through 30c to cool down after as I was reminded how much water fights as a kid cooled you down.
WanderWomble@reddit
You absolutely need something to give you shade. A parasol, a tarp rigged, heck even a sheet will be better than nothing.
DEADB33F@reddit
Umbrella
minadequate@reddit
I worked construction during a heat wave and our boss offered this as an option for our safety.
I have also worked an office job and said ‘I’m feeling exhausted, can I go take an hour nap in my car and make up the time after’. And they’ve been ok with it. The worst that happens is someone says no.
Much better to work a shifted day than have people collapse on site.
dikicker@reddit
Invest in a portable fan as well, and a cooler with ice water or ice packs, cold damp rag around your neck intermittently
Source: dating a Brit, am Floridian
CrappyTan69@reddit
All good advice. If I can build on one point, if you feel faint, you've not managed well and the body is distressed. More frequent water intakes. Don't let it happen again.
The body does adapt, you'll be fine.
bronsonrider@reddit
Everything you’ve said is very sensible but I had a good laugh at run up the air con in the works van. I work for UPS and air con is removed from or not installed in any of our vehicles. The rear of the vehicle has no air flow and we have a door between cab and rear which is closed. Couple of years ago when we hit 35 degrees I recorded a temperature of 45 in the back of the van. It’s great fun especially in our sun reflecting brown uniforms😂😂
onionsofwar@reddit
Those countries have temperature controls and maximum working temps often.
Annual-Cookie1866@reddit
I went to Vietnam a few years ago. Those guys are grafting at 5am
Former_Cranberry9660@reddit
Have white bandana , keep watering it as it dries , it will help you to keep cool . Can do same with T-shirt , under the tap of cold water and wear it , through hot days like that process repeats like every hour but it massively helps to keep heart and head in much better shape then without it , that's how I go about it anyway
Mudeford_minis@reddit
Start early, I work outside and get up at 4 when the weather is exceptionally hot. Drink plenty of water, stay covered up.
EatingCoooolo@reddit
As someone who grew up with these temperatures, you’re overthinking it. Hat, suncream, cover, water is fine.
5starmichelin0809@reddit
For the heat itself, putting cold water on your neck and wrists (and your face and arms) periodically helps a lot. However I’m not sure how that will work with the sunscreen so maybe take that with a pinch of salt.
TriedToaster@reddit
High SPF sun cream applied every few hours I’d say 3-4 hours depending of sweating and direct exposure. Lightweight cotton or linen t shirts/tops if you can. Take regular breaks to sit and cool off and hydrate to avoid heat stroke and dehydration
staringatthecactus@reddit
I work in greenhouse’s and boiler house all day, so add another 10 to those temps…
jdjwright@reddit
I live in Malaysia, where it’s 34 in the day, 25 at night at 90+% humidity constantly. Other posters are right about other people dealing with it, but you’re not adapted so you will suffer. When I first moved here, and when family visit, heatstroke is a real issue.
Shade, water, electrolytes, and reducing movement are the best ways to cope. Stay out of the sun as much as possible. Wear light clothing- technical sports clothing will allow sweat to evaporate more and keep you cooler. Sunglasses help with the headaches. Electrolytes are essential - not just water. Your pee should be very light coloured. If it goes dark, drink at least 500ml right then and there.
But the biggest advice is slow right down. I used to joke about the kids walking everywhere at 1/4 speed (I’m an international school teacher). But then I realised that just slowing right down makes the day survivable.
needs2shave@reddit
Brits like to complain that their heatwaves feel worse "because of high humidity" when that's objectively wrong. It's literally down to inexperience. Plenty of Brits go places hotter for their hols yet they don't complain and that's because they know how to prepare and manage better, they just don't apply it to the UK.
Alone-Butterscotch59@reddit
Embrace it. Better than working in the wind and the rain, in my experience
Longjumping-Echo2208@reddit
Plenty of water
ambadawn@reddit
You cant. Famously, when the British army went to war in Afghanistan in 50c weather, they all died. /s
Man up you melt.
glutesandnutella@reddit
When we went on holiday to Thailand we saw lots of gardeners tending to the park. They wear long sleeve tops under a t shirt, full cover trousers and almost like a balaclava and a broad hat. Assume they were all super light fabrics but yeah cover up with UV-blocking fabrics and take regular breaks and lots of water!
graceavachar@reddit
U can’t 😂
dfyr@reddit
I'd suggest you have a cup of concrete and harden up - it's not that hot. Wear a long sleeved shirt, sunglasses, 50+ sunscreen (and reapply) and drink plenty of water.
Southern_Cut8821@reddit
I don’t know the full context but I genuinely wonder at what point it’s illegal to make people work outside in this heat if we aren’t used to it as a country
CoffeeIgnoramus@reddit
At the moment (shockingly) we have no minimum or maximum temperature law for work.
Advisors of the Climate Change Committee to the government just (4 days ago) suggested the government consider a maximum.
TheTjalian@reddit
There is no maximum temperature, however according to HSE guidelines heat should be considered a hazard and workers are still entitled to a work environment where there are controlled hazards to their health and safety.
Murky_Snow_8693@reddit
Yes, at least at the company I work at you are required to do a dynamic risk assessment for every piece of work, I’ve heard many times of people just refusing to do the work because it’s too hot, and unsafe to do so.
I worked on HS2 a few years ago and from what I remember, at a certain temp you are encouraged to take a break every hour, past another certain temp it’s every 15 minutes.
I imagine smaller companies like local builders etc aren’t nearly as stringent on this kind of thing, but certainly in my experience the bigger companies are pretty hot (excuse the pun) on minimising incidents and heat is definitely a factor considered
ChoakIsland@reddit
Some might say we need immigrants...
ford-mustang@reddit
You have quite a bigoted view on immigrants. What's illegal due to work conditions, should be illegal for all. You basically sound like Qatar and other middle east countries that hire poor Asians labour for working in extreme heat. Hundreds of them die every year due to exploitation.
Also, immigrants are meant to fill to skill gap of a country's labour, not "I don't want to do tough work, and a poor, more desperate immigrant should do it" gap.
Manatsuu@reddit
Lol what? We need immigrants because of the weather?
HAH-PAH@reddit
We need people who have expertise in dealing with climate warming conditions and who have the genetics to endure the weather better? It's pretty obvious we do.
Low-melanin Britons are not cut out to be building houses or working the fields all day in the blazing sun. The rate of housebuilding would collapse over the summer (which are getting longer) exacerbating the already in-crisis housing shortage.
This is already apparent in the US of A where Mexicans have largely taken on building work as they are more hardy to climate warming conditions.
Individual-Award7351@reddit
Idk what you do but hopefully the boss will turn a blind eye to you and collegues fucking it off a bit...I love these temps - but I'm not normal. Linen/hemp clothing really helps here and synthetics are the devil. Aim do drink a pint an hour or so, powdered electrolytes are a good call too. The straw hat is a good call and you aim for the shade and prepare to rig your own. Also be prepared to tell your boss to do one - nothing is worth your heath and if they won't do it (whatever "it" is) then you don't. Lead from the front or gtfo.
Logical_Magician_468@reddit
Get long sleeved UV tops, top up dog every 2 hours, stay hydrated, sunglasses with UV protection
Noor_xx939@reddit
You dont
jaymsd23@reddit
Can you start and finish early? Not ideal but maybe not the worst for a couple of days. Start work at 6 and just have a quick lunch if at all and you'll be finished by the time the weather is at it's worst.
Cultural_Toe1416@reddit
Have an ice cold beer in a cold shower when you get home
Ok_Mix7516@reddit
Hey I’m in the same boat and have been working outside for a decade now. I’m assuming you work in construction so have to wear full length orange ppe. You can get ‘summer’ style orange hi vis tops which allow for more more air and are light weight. If upu wear a hard hat, you can get a sun visor that attaches to it to protect your ears and neck from the sun. Make sure you apply sun screen every 1-2 hours.
Drink plenty of water and if you can avoid caffeine as it acts as it will dehydrate you. If you begin to feel thirsty it’s too late. Take rest breaks out of the sun on a regular basis. Also, keep an eye on your colleagues and look for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
BenathonWrigley@reddit
Wide brimmed hat, cover your neck, drink loads of water, wear sun cream, sunglasses, sit in the shade on your breaks, loose clothing that covers your arms.
Do that thing where you freeze your water bottle then wrap it in a towel in your bag for ice cold water.
hermansherberts@reddit
If you don't wear your hard hat you are sent home no pay
Training_Echidna_911@reddit
sun brim, common in Australia as part of PPE - in which case employer should provide.
Ok_Mix7516@reddit
Hey I’m in the same boat and have been working outside for a decade now. I’m assuming you work in construction so have to wear full length orange ppe. You can get ‘summer’ style orange hi vis tops which allow for more more air and are light weight. If upu wear a hard hat, you can get a sun visor that attaches to it to protect your ears and neck from the sun. Make sure you apply sun screen every 1-2 hours.
Drink plenty of water and if you can avoid caffeine as it acts as it will dehydrate you. If you begin to feel thirsty it’s too late. Take rest breaks out of the sun on a regular basis. Also, keep an eye on your colleagues and look for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
nemma88@reddit
I have a UV allergy and buy the Australian brand Solbari. Would recommend.
BenathonWrigley@reddit
Ah yeh. Maybe they can just wear a Do-rag under the hard hat to cover their neck. Don’t know what to do about the face though other than sunglasses and maybe thick Zinc suncream like Cricketers or surfers wear in hot conditions.
nogeologyhere@reddit
moonkiosk@reddit (OP)
Thank you! Definetely will try the tip with frozen water bottle and the towel!
Hara-Kiri@reddit
If you get a small cool bag the water should stay cold enough to have some ice remaining in it all day.
miklovesrum@reddit
Bring 2 water bottles, one frozen and one not. When you are really thirsty and desperate for water but your only water is a lump of ice that gives you small drips, you will not be happy. Source: I have some this. Also if you freeze your water in a bottle, don't fill it all the way to the top otherwise the ice will expand and crack the bottle.
And bring a lot of water, maybe twice as much as you think you'll need. You will sweat like fuck but sweat is good as it keeps you cool.
Natural_Peak_5587@reddit
Cooling towel! Thin material, you soak it, wring and snap it out, then drape it over your neck or head. As the water evaporates, it cools you down.
Hold a frozen bottle of water to the insides of your wrists, or run them under cold water.
toonmad@reddit
I work in a resin factory high up with heater mixers running covered head to toe in PPE (boots, overalls, gloves, mask, glasses and bump cap) temps are hitting around 35c easily, unbearable but have no choice, I'd take any heat outside trust me!
binaryhextechdude@reddit
It's up to your company to recognise the conditions are outside of the norm and there is a risk to employee health and to make allowances. You have probably seen in test cricket they build in additional drinks breaks when it's going to be over a certain temp. Same thing here.
Living_Substance9973@reddit
I'm an Aussie who often lurks this sub. Those are rookie temperatures 😂
moonkiosk@reddit (OP)
I work with an Aussie girl, and she agreed that UK heatwave is something else. Especially in London, where you are sorunded by concrete and glass.
ultraboomkin@reddit
Yeah that’s a good point, don’t think they have got concrete and glass in Australia yet
moonkiosk@reddit (OP)
Well, I work in place sorunded by concrete and asphalt, with little to no trees that can provide the shade. In Australia they have more trees and green spaces even in the big cities as per my Aussie co-worker said.
Lizzer1152@reddit
It's okay to admit you just aren't used to the temps. Plenty of places are hotter with more humidity. The UKs two weeks of hot weather a year are only unique because you aren't used to it and you don't adapt your infrastructure.
Misskinkykitty@reddit
These places also allow workers to clock off during the extreme temperatures during the midday. We don't have that luxury.
Lizzer1152@reddit
No, not at those temperatures. The entire southeaster region of the US is hotter and far more humid and these temps wouldn't constitute a heat emergency.
The UK just needs to admit it isn't worse there. There are just not used to it and have bad infrastructure for weather. You've had heat waves annually now for a whole. Time to get some mini split ACs.
Misskinkykitty@reddit
Honestly, I was referring to other European countries. Not another continent where they don't believe food and water are human rights.
In my area, this heatwave is only expected to last three days. Pointless to spend hundreds to thousands on AC.
Lizzer1152@reddit
The US definitely has major issues with human rights and employment laws. But less people die here when it's hot than in the UK and Europe. So there is some knowledge to be gained there.
Misskinkykitty@reddit
People are just idiots. I have to essentially force fellow Engineers into wearing suncream. They think it's below them or something.
ultraboomkin@reddit
It’s honestly pathetic seeing the amount of people moaning about nice weather, happens every time. Like it’s freaking summer, I’m glad that I can go out this weekend and have a nice time.
Yes it’s going to be warm and sticky in my workshop on Tuesday, but you just deal with it. Drink water and wear light clothing.
If it was 40 degrees like 2022(?), fair enough. But people really whining over 25-30 degrees need to get a grip.
Living_Substance9973@reddit
This is Melbourne's CBD
Perth_R34@reddit
Mate, I’m an Aussie too. 30C in London feels a lot worse than 40C in Perth.
TheJuliettest@reddit
Why is that? Just the lack of any AC to escape to?
Hailtothedogebby@reddit
Humidity mostly, hot wet air, cant sweat properly etc.
And not having ac, having buildings made to keep heat in etc.
Ive gone to other countries during hot weather, 30s there, no issue, 30 here is pain
Living_Substance9973@reddit
I lived in London for 3 and a half years. Once I acclimatised, I forgot what hot is.
wediealone@reddit
Lol I was thinking the opposite. I’m a Canadian who lurks this sub and it’s like 10 degrees today. I’m wondering wtf is going on across the pond. We had a day last week where it was 30, I felt faint and had to put the AC on. I hate summer and am waiting out the days until October lol
PenSuspicious8512@reddit
Stay well hydrated. Heat isn’t so bad and dangerous if you have plenty of water in your system.
If your skin is sensitive to sun then use sun block
countrycow2112@reddit
When we had 40°c. I plunged my t shirt in water where it was soaked and put it on. Kept me comfortable until it dried, then repeat.
dyno_dines@reddit
I work on roofs also with melanoma risk,
Plenty of water
Lightweight sun block for arms and neck
high SPF sun screen
and plenty of shade, if your employer wont let you take breaks to escape the sun and heat tell them to stick it
ConsiderationDry3950@reddit
Im a guy who works at Mcd on fries where there is constant heat,and for me you can just think what i’m going to suffer from now onwards haha
xwOBA_Fett@reddit
You suck it up? Drink lots of water? I work outside all day on a roof. It's something you just deal with or you shouldn't have picked a profession that's outside.
d1zz186@reddit
Hi - Zookeeper from Australia here 🫠
We regularly get 40 degree days in summer, humidity 90-100% is actually worse than the temp.
Lots of water, sunscreen and a good hat. Take breaks ever hour at least, don’t smoke, wet towel over your shoulders underneath your shirt can be a godsend.
DemonPixieOwO@reddit
Your allowed to take breaks every hour??
d1zz186@reddit
Well, by break I mean stop and take a few minutes to have a drink and breathe.
Not like a lunch break.
GloryWholesome69@reddit
But nicotine constricts your blood vessels making your extremities cold.
No_Memory_1344@reddit
You need "Mexican air conditioning" aka A mexican straw hat. Don't buy a sombrero or you'll look ridiculous. Mexican tradies use these every day and omg they work so well to keep your head and face cool.
DystopicMasterplan@reddit
Get a grip?
LtHughMann@reddit
As an Australian living in the UK, my advice is to have a cup of cement...
ilovearabianhorses@reddit
In addition to what others have said about hydration, etc., Place a small bag of ice under your hat. Change it out regularly. This is what we do in summer if we have to do any work outside in Florida typically, tying it up in some type of bandana or headband. Really helps us to stay cool.
Large_Command_1288@reddit
Suncream, umbrellas, and lots and lots of water
WanderWomble@reddit
I became very heat intolerant after my last pregnancy and these are things that help me massively.
Cooling towels; you wet them and wring them out then wrap them around your neck. The water slowly evaporates and cools you.
Handheld fan, especially if you can combine it with a misting bottle.
A UV protection hat. I've used straw hats in the past and my scalp has burned through them.
Cool box filled with ice, fruit and drinks.
ORS rehydration tabs. They taste good and are easy to use and work well.
Biggest umbrella you're allowed to have. Physically blocking the sun will make a massive difference.
Good "invisible" sun screen. They don't feel as heavy or sticky as the cream ones.
A change of clothes, or at least socks and underwear. Being able to replace damp stuff feels lovely and you'll feel cooler.
Ps3Stagg@reddit
When I used to work on the toll I was always told this: Plenty of fluids, get like those little glucose things bike riders have, the thing your body will need is water, sugar and salt. No idea of that is like the best advice but it can't hurt having plenty to drink, and keep up your energy in the heat
Winter_Exchange6895@reddit
Drink water plenty of it
LanguidLoop@reddit
Nobody is actually mentioning that your employer has responsibilities to make sure you're safe at work. That means safe from environmental risks as well as other risks.
Ask if they have done a risk assessment given that the weather is abnormal.
Review the risk assessment with them and make sure it's sensible and proportionate.
Typically I would look for:
Frequent short breaks
Providing shade/space out of the sun for these breaks
Ensuing work provided clothing is suitable
Providing sun protection
Providing water and electrolytes
sjw_7@reddit
Stay hydrated, keep as much of your skin covered as possible, use sunscreen and wear a wide brim hat.
If you cant stay in the shade then try to make some of your own. Get an umbrella to keep you out of the direct sun.
Spattzzzzz@reddit
Learn to put it to the back of your mind, if you let things like this get you down that’s all you focus on.
Prsos-Ponytail@reddit
Eucerin spf100. Get it in Boots
moonkiosk@reddit (OP)
Thank you!!!
ginger_alex_97@reddit
I often spend a couple of months working in 40⁰c, not a flex just here's some tips.
General rule, cover up is easier/ better then cream up.
Long sleeves, either a long sleeve top of sun sleeves and a wide brim hat for sun protection.
When it starts to get that warm you can't drink "just" water. You need to add electrolytes to it too.
And finally, as much as it's not as nice, room temperature water is actually better for hydration then icy cold water.
Gloomy_Pastry@reddit
Well, you should have saved some of the weather over winter when you worked outside, and used it in the current to cool it down
posiedon77@reddit
Sorry about this OP. Take lots of breaks, wear all forms of sun protection and keep hydrating yourself. DO NOT push yourself too much and take it slow is all I can say.
I'm an additional rate tax payer, and it sickens me that men like you don't get these days off fully paid through tax payers. So much wasted of tax money and men like you are not getting the help they deserve.
onionsofwar@reddit
I can't help notice that yet again, a situation arises where a certain former political party leader's policy would have saved us. This time maximum temperatures for working.
capitanjoon@reddit
Don’t be a sissy some countries temperature reaches to 50 and nobody complains and ones in year happened in uk and everyone one crying
Funky_monkey2026@reddit
I've worked in construction in Cyprus when it's significantly hotter than this. Bring a 5 litre water bottle with you and wear a hat to stop the sun from beating down on your head.
Because of your skin cancer risk, wear a good sunscreen, and probably find a different job in the long run.
CultureThis6577@reddit
You could also look at getting a sun parasols to stop UV if job could allow for it.
reesmeister@reddit
I’m a landscaper who spent a few summers working in up to 45 Celsius in Tucson Arizona. You guys are so cute.
Remarkable_Bet_4131@reddit
Cover your arms and legs, sounds mad wearing more clothes but youll know what i mean if you dont when you get sunburn, its even more painful back in the sun the next day.
AdonisCarbonado@reddit
I use a damp to wet cool/cold water towel on my head.
BananaNo8179@reddit
Try working in Australia. It’s like that for months
xieghekal@reddit
So the local population will be more used to it. This weather isn't normal in this country.
BananaNo8179@reddit
Best get used to it then
Fun_Level_7787@reddit
I used to work outside (multi-drop Courier) and even did the summer where we hit 40°C. Prior to that, I took part in a 100 mile walking event (twice!) that usually takes place in the netherlands where the weather is like this over 4 days aswell as a military participant.
Hydration is your priority, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate, and hydrate some more! And that means pure water. Keep it cool but not freezing cold, which can create issues. Stay in the shade where possible or atleast have your breaks in the shade. Keep your head covered with a sun had of some sort. Also protect all of your exposed skin. Use plenty of SPF50 and top it up through out the day. The last thing is also make sure you eat plenty - This one people underestimate alot, but when you're outdoors, sweating, moving, but your body is working over time to stay cool, you are using more energy than normal.
Your employer will have a duty of care when it comes to heatwaves and their own working policy on limits, extra breaks and provisions. Well... at least they should anyway
Wiltix@reddit
Sensible clothing and sun protection, keep hydrated and keep on top of the sun cream.
amboandy@reddit
Aeysir69@reddit
Thank you! You can always rely on reddit to come up with the goods 🙂
Odd-Art7602@reddit
Wear a warm coat.
apjudd@reddit
Aww :')
Signed, a (not proud) Texan.
Drath101@reddit
Didn't you lot have snow once and all proceed to just die lol
Aeysir69@reddit
Where’s that Invincible meme when you need it? The trick is; you don’t. Field staff have to work through hell and high water, live a hard life and die before their pensions ever run out. Office staff get air con, heating, hot water, tea, coffee and water for free along with regular DSE assessments to ensure they are comfy and aren’t getting sore from typing.
All the words of management support and corporate “care” mean nothing when you’ve been stuck in a hole for 8 hours on 30 degree day. The only consolation is that we’re not in India; christ that’s toasty.
Lambsenglish@reddit
Is this your first job outside?
You’ll be fine. Dial up your precautions to your needs. Cover your skin with lotion, then cover it with fabric if possible - sweating is better than burning
Hat is non-negotiable. Re-apply lotion as you go.
H&S depends on work, which you haven’t shared so no-one can answer.
It’s 30°C. It’s not a survival issue for a young, healthy human.
KiPhoe@reddit
Look at counties who have 32c every day and are way more humid.
Filipino are a great example of working in the heat, they wear light thin clothes and take frequent water breaks.
RoyBands@reddit
Try to find a garden hose and just drench yourself every like 30
jarvi123@reddit
Get a big straw hat, you have the shade but your head can breath and get a big insulated water container and leave it in the fridge overnight, cold water makes a big difference. Source: I did manual labour in Australia for years.
Haresmoors@reddit
I also work outside as I walk dogs for a living. Which most are a lunch time walk which will be above ,25 degrees by that time, so their walks are cancelled and I will be just letting them out into the back garden.
As for me I'll be bringing a drink with me, sun cream, a hat, some loose clothing. I would also speak to your boss to see what their views are and depending on the work might send you home if there's a health risk!
Good luck!
ohnobobbins@reddit
Hat and hydrate!
Don’t just drink water - you will need salts and minerals etc too. Also drink fruit juice/lemonade and always have a pack of dioralyte in case you if you feel faint.
iamsheena@reddit
Linen clothing that is light in colour and loose fitting is a great option if you're worried about skin cancer, but I guess it depends what work you're doing. You could also get an umbrella but I think the still air is worse, so getting a portable fan would be even better. There are a lot to choose from.
Keep refilling your water and spend as much time in shade as possible.
saulplastik@reddit
Those temps are lovely. Spring here in Aus. Perfect time to be outside.
Slip on sun-protective clothing
Slop on water-resistant SPF50+ sunscreen
Slap on a hat
Drink lots of water.
Let me know if you need tips for when the weather gets to 40+
mellybellah@reddit
You'll be okay.
CoffeeIgnoramus@reddit
First off, talk to your boss/HR. If you're at high risk, any sensible manager will find alternative work.
No_Doughnut_3315@reddit
Should probably go to a subreddit of countries that experience this heat regularly. Where I am, we get these temperatures everyday for 3-4 months. Construction folk like roofers are usually out super early, like maybe 6 if they can, finish by 2 before the real afternoon heat sets in. Clothing that is light but covers everything. Those tops they make that are super light and have a hood are popular with gardeners. Lots of water. Have a cooler with ice cold beverages if you can. Sip water often even if you are not thirsty, consider something like Gatorade or even a soda too rather than just straight water. Wear a wide brim hat and keep it on. Sun exposure is no joke especially if you are not used to it.
moonkiosk@reddit (OP)
Thank you for all your advices and understanding!
Filthy_Oily_Fanny@reddit
We have a medic at work because our job is a lot of hard labour and they’re 11 hour days. It’s just hydration really. But we have a medic and they’ll give us Dioralyte if we are chugging a lot of water. It’s cheap and you can get it from the chemists.
Mainly it’s a case of battling through though I’m afraid.
Brilliant_Choices@reddit
UPF 50+ Clothing: Standard cotton t-shirts offer very little UV protection (often around UPF 5). Invest in long-sleeved, UPF 50+ rated, moisture-wicking workwear. It sounds counterintuitive, but covering your skin with thin, specialized cooling fabric actually keeps you cooler than exposing bare skin to direct solar radiation.
Gobila@reddit
Get a sun hoody.
ASpookyBitch@reddit
The highest factor suncream you can find, UV protective clothing and lots of water.
juanito_f90@reddit
Would you still complain if it was 13° and raining?
catmadwoman@reddit
Yes.
strangesam1977@reddit
Clothing that is UV protective,
Breathable.
Long sleeved and loose fitting.
Wide brim hat
Sun cream
Cool box full of ice and water.
Water.
Gloves
prankishink@reddit
Maybe try a wearable fan/neck fan too
NoPaleontologist9054@reddit
SPF 50, a Liquid IV everyday & drink plenty!
Snowonthebrain@reddit
Living somewhere with months of 37-40° highs... this is insanely manageable
NoisyGog@reddit
What kind of work do you do exactly? That can change the ways you have of coping with it dramatically.
BillyRayVirus@reddit
I'm from the US South. We switch to lager at that temp.
But seriously, though, cold microfiber cloths are great. Saturate and freeze several of them and keep them in a small cooler to apply to the back of your neck throughout the day.
Of course, hydrate, pace yourself, be aware of heat exhaustion and heat stroke indicators, etc. Those temp are certainly not comfortable, but they're also not as extreme as you might think. Trust in your body's ability to adapt.
Oh yeah, I'd recommend against anything fried for lunch if possible. Stick to the salads and lighter proteins when you can.
InvaderST@reddit
If you're from the US, you won't even know what a proper lager is mate
BillyRayVirus@reddit
🙄
Raven586@reddit
As someone who lives in the Interior of British Columbia Canada. We get Temps like this the whole summer and even warmer to be honest.
Water, water, water is your best friend here!!
Mplus479@reddit
Hat, 50 suntan cream, lots of water, stick to the shadows where you can, move/walk slowly.
minadequate@reddit
Ive worked construction during a heatwave… fortunately we were on a really small job and the client offered for us to shift our work hours, we started earlier, took a long lunch break and ended late for a few days to avoid the worst.
Otherwise it’s loose breathable clothing that keeps the sun off, hat, decent sunscreen - regularly reapplied and lots of cold drinks in a cooler.
nathan916jam@reddit
People forgetting a humidity, wet bulb and heat index.
fionsichord@reddit
Cancer doesn’t come from the temperature, it’s from the sun exposure, so good news there that you just keep doing what you should have been doing all along.
Temperature wise, this looks like a pretty normal week for an Australian summer so I’ll let you know how we do it there.
Half full your water bottle and freeze it overnight. Then top it up and wrap it in a tea towel for insulation so it stays cold longer, but you can have a good supply of ice cold water with you- or a cold pack to hold against you if you need that too.
Take lots of breaks and also carry a towel for sweat. If there’s a breeze outside it’ll actually be much nicer to work outdoors than be in a car or public transport so you will even have some blessing to count!
Don’t be scared, it’s not all that hot really and Australians go out on 38-40 degree days all the time in summer.
Icy-Belt-8519@reddit
It sucks! Last time it nearly hit 40 I was in blazing sun, hi vis, middle of the road so no shade at all, working on a critically unwell patient for a while
Stay hydrated as much as possible, insulated bottle filled with ice, for you because of the melanoma increase risk, get a high as possible sun cream, reapply when you can rather than when the minimum required, if you are allowed to wear a hat and cool long sleeves, look at uv protection clothes, shade as often as you are able to
DisMyLik18thAccount@reddit
Wear a hat
E_D_K_2@reddit
I work nights 3 times a year. Next week im on nights.
So 33'c and sunny outside and i'll be trying to sleep.
Special-Audience-426@reddit
Sunscreen, lots of water with electrolytes, light breathable clothing like linens if you want to be covered up.
MullyNex@reddit
Spray bottle of water, neck fan, sunscreen, cotton or linen clothing (no polyester or not natural fabrics)
hermansherberts@reddit
I survived 1976 don't be a fanny
moonkiosk@reddit (OP)
I survived Chernobyl, and? It doesn't make me immortal!
MadKingOni@reddit
where thin longsleeve clothes and a hat that covers your neck, drink lots of water all day whenever you get a chance. use plenty of sunscreen
DEADB33F@reddit
It's a nightmare when you're not used to it, but humans are nothing if not adaptable and your body shouldn't take too long to become accustomed to it.
But yeah, essentials... Suncream, wide brimmed hat, plenty of hydration throughout the day (not just during breaks), lots of rest breaks (short is fine but they need to be frequent).
Nice to have... a change of cloths at lunch time, another change to go home in.
A nice luxury... Maybe one of those waist fan things that clip onto your belt (they're great and can easily run all day).
New-Guarantee-440@reddit
Youre honestly terrified and wondering how youll survive?
No_Doughnut_3315@reddit
Heat kills. People that live in hot climates understand this. If OP is not used to working in the heat, he is right to be cautious.
New-Guarantee-440@reddit
Oh, did I say he shouldn't be cautious?
Oh, does 25-30 degree heat commonly kill working age people?
I was just trying to help OP by challenging his thought process which is clearly pathological anxiety.
Put on sun cream, wear a hat, drink water, take breaks. Jesus.
No_Doughnut_3315@reddit
You thought a good way to challenge their thought process was to be vaguely condescending? I agree that there is very little to be worried about, but if you are not used to working in the heat and dont adequately hydrate, you'll feel like a bag of shite by the end of the week and then be even more apprehensive in the future. Better to be overprepared than run out of water.
New-Guarantee-440@reddit
They said they were gonna do all that stuff in the post
Why are you trying to convince me its a good idea to drink water when doing manual labour in hot weather?
I wasnt being condescending, I was giving them an off ramp to recognise they were being histrionic.
A normal response would be "no, terrified might be an exaggeration but I am worried" and so the CBT begins.
No_Doughnut_3315@reddit
Okey dokey, thanks for the psych 101 Mr Jung
New-Guarantee-440@reddit
Listen. I dont understand why youve sought an argument here.
Hope you have a good day, people aren't all douche bags you know. OP is clearly disproportionately anxious and a friend would point that out rather than egg them on as you have.
moonkiosk@reddit (OP)
Yes, I am terrified because when I was a teenager I experienced a heat stroke, and trust me - this is not fun.
New-Guarantee-440@reddit
That must have been very frightening, heat stroke is very serious. Its called heat "stroke" for a reason, its a big big deal physiologically.
Did that happen despite all the precautions you mentioned above? E.g. water, shade, breaks. What was the temperature when that happened?
ThrowRAMomVsGF@reddit
As someone from a Mediterranean country, where you work (or play) outside at 35 degrees in the summer, I would say sunscreen and a proper hat should be enough. You will be better off with light clothes than cover you rather than t-shirt/shorts if you are pale / sensitive to the sun.
But it's nothing to be so worried about. I've been to places with temps at 45 degrees, now THAT was tough, up to 35 is reasonable.
vearrl@reddit
In spain if it 25c ppl aren't allowed to work. So ur country should have some similar rule.
redsolelove@reddit
Sunblock all over your body, loose fit long sleeve top and longer trousers. Wide brimmed hat. Hydrate, reapply sunscreen to your face, neck and hands (anything the sun directly hits) regularly. Make sure you wear sunblock under your clothes as unless specified, material itself will not protect you from UV. You’ll be a sweaty hot mess but you’ll be safe! Good luck ☀️
Darkstrife4211@reddit
hydrate, keep the sun screen when topped up, wear shoes that breath, and are comfy. so many think of the body, and forget the feet.
klabnix@reddit
Have you never been outside on a hot day or heard about covering up and keeping hydrated?
GroomingTips96@reddit
Same way you survive most years when we have a heat wave.
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