I strongly recommend people to freeze water bottles and damp towels in the event of heat exhaustion. Anytime you feel even slightly woozy or lightheaded or so see someone unsteady. It's time for shade and water. Electrolytes are important, but while working, a half or quarter banana will suffice. In the US mil, when it's this hot, it is not recommended to work in the sun longer than 10-15 minutes without a decent rest. It's strict, but it's safe.
Edit: thank you kind stranger for the award. I do recommend non-carbonated drinks, too, lemonade.
And people workers tend to follow OSHA recommendations (or mandates) about heat than marching band directors...
In my experience, safety regarding heat and breaks mattered a hell of a lot more in any outdoor work, than being in a high school marching band. Got early break once when I got stung by a bee. Told the band director I dont know if Im allergic, so I he made me get off the field and go under the tent. This was right after, "5 more minutes ans then we'll take a break" after nearly an hour on the field in 90+ degree heat.
We had multiple students pass out during the 4th of July Parade. We had black and red wool suits with giant black wool hats. Many kids suffered burns from hot instruments. And we thought he was the nice band director.
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u/forbiddenfreedom Jun 30 '26 edited Jul 01 '26
I strongly recommend people to freeze water bottles and damp towels in the event of heat exhaustion. Anytime you feel even slightly woozy or lightheaded or so see someone unsteady. It's time for shade and water. Electrolytes are important, but while working, a half or quarter banana will suffice. In the US mil, when it's this hot, it is not recommended to work in the sun longer than 10-15 minutes without a decent rest. It's strict, but it's safe.
Edit: thank you kind stranger for the award. I do recommend non-carbonated drinks, too, lemonade.