When the weather is hot, keep a cool mind. Starting Thursday, September 7th members of the Ingalls Safety team, along with Culture Connectors,will hand out icy treats around the shipyard. Cold bottles of water are also available throughout the week in bins located throughout the yard.
With some of the hottest days of summer upon us, Ingalls wants to remind shipbuilders that multiple factors can contribute to heat stress.
Temperatures are expected to continue rising over the next month. Be prepared for a heat stress emergency by knowing what signs to look for, what to do if you or someone else are in danger, and how to prevent heat stress.
With summer officially underway this week, temperatures will continue to reach over 100-degrees daily, bringing an even higher risk of heat stress. It is imperative shipbuilders hydrate and replenish their electrolytes in order to avoid heat-related illness.
Ingalls wants to remind shipbuilders to drink plenty of water, replenish electrolytes and be on the lookout for signs of heat stress.
Things are heating up around the shipyard! Take action now to prioritize your health and avoid heat stress.
In an effort to encourage shipbuilders to stay hydrated, Ingalls is providing water bottles to all Operations employees.
South Mississippi is seeing record-breaking temperatures this week as summer officially gets underway. With the heat index, temperatures are reaching over 100-degrees daily, bringing an even higher risk of heat stress. It is imperative that shipbuilders hydrate and replenish their electrolytes in order to avoid heat-related illness.
The summer months are here and temperatures are rising. We encourage all employees to watch the short video below reminding you how to stay hydrated and prevent heat stress injuries. The safety of our shipbuilders is Ingalls’ top priority.
With summer around the corner and temperatures already starting to go up, it’s more important than ever to stay properly hydrated.
People who work in the heat become adjusted to it. If you’re not used to heat conditions, you may need time to adjust.
Symptoms of Heat Stress:
Safety is everyone's responsibility. To report a heat-related emergency, don't wait!
Remember to drink plenty of fluids today. It is important to stay hydrated throughout the day, regardless of whether you feel thirsty. You may not feel thirsty until you have lost about 3 pints (1.5 liters) of water.
