Tips to Minimize Summer Heat Risks on Drilling Jobs
Hydration, Rest and Shade Critical to Head Off Heat-Related Illnesses
Drilling contractors, how often have you found yourself knee-deep in mud on a jobsite working your, um, tail off under the summer sun? My guess is, more than most. When you do, take care of yourself. Don’t fool around and find out what heat stress can do.
Our friends at OSHA say the biggest risks from heat exposure include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, cramps and rashes. They also talk about occupational factors: direct sun exposure, high temperatures and humidity, physical exertion, bulky PPE. Do any of those ring a bell? Maybe all of them, as summer wears on.