While people are out basking in the summer weather SAFE Work Manitoba is reminding everyone to be mindful of hot weather conditions especially at the workplace.

Vice President Jamie Hall explains there are two types of heat-related illnesses that are common in our province…….

“The mild form is heat exhaustion and although that might not be life threatening it’s certainly a danger to individuals and then heat stroke is much more dangerous as if someone is experiencing heat stroke that could be in some cases life threatening but it’s very serious and should be considered a medical emergency.”

Hall says there are measures employers and workers can take to protect against the dangers that hot weather presents.

Those measures include staying hydrated throughout your work day before you get thirsty, limiting caffeine intake, taking regular rest breaks and having emergency procedures and first-aid coverage in place.