Heatwave Plans - our warm recommendations
With the thermometers over 30°C, we need to adapt…
Don’t forget to adjust your work!
- Shift physical activities (heavy tasks and sport) to early morning
- Recovery breaks are not a luxury! (15 minutes every hour in a cooler location)
Drink before you feel thirsty!
- Keep well hydrated (avoid alcohol and sweet drinks)
- Eat cool and light meals
Take advantage of the cool temperatures at night
- If possible, open the windows partially during the night or early in the morning
- Close partially the windows and the external blinds during the day
- Reinforce air movements
Listen to your body signals!
- Call 115 in case of dizziness, headaches and exhaustion, nausea or vomiting
Attention danger!
Pay particular attention to all laboratory activities, even light ones!
- At these elevated temperatures, even people in good health may be at risk, especially if they have to wear protective equipment
- The quality of the breaks are important when conducting physically demanding tasks, even in areas provided with air-conditioning
The DSAS requires the activation of heatwave plans to health institutions of the canton and municipalities: http://www.vd.ch/actualite/archives/2015/7/01/articles/le-plan-canicule-est- active /