Working in hot weather

[GagnonGrounds]

I too cannot tolerate the heat very well but I have implemented some practices that help greatly. It starts with getting a good night sleep and going to bed early... do whatever it takes to get to sleep quicker. I sleep right in front of the A/C. This helps you to be able to get up early. Don't have more than 1 or two beers before bed or you'll feel it badly the next day. Start early and skip the noon day heat. work from 7AM till 11 then 5-9PM. Hydrate in the morning and bring plenty of water with you. Cold water rinsed over your pulse points and your head helps cool you instantly (forehead, neck, wrists). Work at a slow steady pace. Wear light weight light colored twill pants if shorts are feasible, and a lightweight polyester shirt (old man's beachwear A wide brimmed straw hat help keep the sun off your head and upper body. If you're doing a big project do the heavy stuff early and the easy stuff when it gets hotter. Ex if you're mowing a big property, do the trimming first and then be on the rider when it gets warmer. If you get to a point where you feel like you can't take it anymore take a break you listen to your body