Extreme Heat

There's the nice hot day when it's a pleasure to work outside in the warm sun. Then there's serious heat.

Working outdoors in extreme heat can be dangerous. As roofers, we know the dangers and we're cautious. We start early in the morning and break during the worst heat of the day.

If your roofers do this, know that they aren't just taking a siesta. Heat exhaustion can lead to falls and worse.

Wear light colored clothing to reflect the sun's heat, drink plenty of water, and work in the shade when you can. If you notice that one of your workers has stopped sweating or seems disoriented, get that person out of the sun and into a cool place. Have them sip water slowly till they get their temperature back down to normal.