1. SUMMER SAFETY
2014 April No.02
Safety and Environment Management MCGC/JLPB
Keep hydrated at all times.
FACTS
TIPS
The sun is
strongest
between 10
am to 4 pm.
The higher the
sun is in the
sky, the more
intense the sun
rays are.
Bet you didn’t
know this..
Wearing perfume in the sun can be
dangerous. The heat can chemically
change some of the ingredients
which can cause allergic rashes and
age spots.
The sun radiates light to the earth. Different types of light are produced; such
as infrared light, color light, and ultraviolet light.
UVA: these types of rays cause skin aging, wrinkling, and contribution to skin
cancer.
UVB: This type of ray is also dangerous; they cause sunburns, cataracts, and
they affect a person’s immune system.
It takes only 10 mins for a
baby’s skin to burn, but
sunscreen isn’t safe for
infants under 6 months.
Keep your fluids.
Don’t wait until you’re
thirsty to drink more
fluids.
Eat well-balanced,
light and regular
meals.
Avoid exposure to
extremeheat, and
high humidity when
possible.
Avoid hot
enclosed places,
such as cars.
Never leave children
unattended in a car parked in
the sun.
Schedule heavy
work during the
coolest parts of
the day.
Avoid alcohol or liquids
containing high amounts
of sugar.
Wear loose-fitting,
lightweight and
light-colored
clothing.