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To hot to work outside ?

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jalapino

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I don't no about everyone else but it is just to hot to work outside....I repair boats and am always suited up while I work..i work with glass fibre and have to do a lot of sanding and grinding....I have been finding myself being ratty and on edge at work....where I work no shade or nothing.....so any one else work outside finding it hard? 🙂
 
I work inside in an office. The section where I work has no windows. The air conditioning in th building doesn't work. Temperatures in the office today varied between 26 - 30 degrees. It was so warm at one point I couldn't even think straight, I had to get my boss to come and help me with a case because I had no idea what I was doing even though I had dealt wih that kind of case before. I eventually started feeling very sick and very grouchy with everything and everyone. If its as bad tomorrow I'm leaving early. You have my sympathies having to work outside in it. 😱
 
Cat1964 said:
I work inside in an office. The section where I work has no windows. The air conditioning in th building doesn't work. Temperatures in the office today varied between 26 - 30 degrees. It was so warm at one point I couldn't even think straight, I had to get my boss to come and help me with a case because I had no idea what I was doing even though I had dealt wih that kind of case before. I eventually started feeling very sick and very grouchy with everything and everyone. If its as bad tomorrow I'm leaving early. You have my sympathies having to work outside in it. 😱
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I feel for you cat.....not nice at all :(
 
jalapino said:
I would love to be out of work right now lee.....🙄
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The 'no income' bit is the only problem... at least I eat less than I used to! If the temp agency doesn't come through for me in the next week or so, I may have to resort to benefits. It's such a demoralising process that I'm holding out as long as I can.
 
Had a very hot weekend, volunteering at Cliffhanger festival in Sheffield. Fortunately, each volunteer was given a thin cotton yellow T shirt, and we could wear shorts, caps etc. Orienteering when off duty was a bit hot - as it was a score course, I quickly realised that I should make route choices based on running downhill only and finding shade wherever possible, rather than finding the most controls. Now house hunting and have a meeting about a potential post grad course tomorrow - shorts will have to be acceptable 🙂

Many years ago, when nursing one hot summer in London, our ward sister phoned matron and told her that her ward nurses were taking off cotton aprons and tights right now and coming in wearing own clothes next day - I wore loose cotton trousers and a cotton short sleeved shirt, which was comfortable and practical. Might not have got away with it in many hospitals, but this was care of the elderly / stroke rehab.
 
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Unfortunately there are no regulations concerning maximum temperature in the workplace. There are regulations for minimum temperature and I think some regarding humidity.

Due to building regulations our office air conditioner is underpowered. So we have been running 25+ quite a bit recently. Still a few people in the office wearing jumpers... 😱

It's not been as high as Cat's office though - a very noticeable "slowdown" occurs when they let is get that hot!
 
Lee Lee said:
The 'no income' bit is the only problem... at least I eat less than I used to! If the temp agency doesn't come through for me in the next week or so, I may have to resort to benefits. It's such a demoralizing process that I'm holding out as long as I can.
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Mate I understand...since I been with my wife she has had over 9 jobs in nine years....my wage barely covers are living expense's,
And she is only temping till October!!!....then the hunt for new job continuous for us and more worry!!!! 🙂
 
Copepod said:
Had a very hot weekend, volunteering at Cliffhanger festival in Sheffield. Fortunately, each volunteer was given a thin cotton yellow T shirt, and we could wear shorts, caps etc. Orienteering when off duty was a bit hot - as it was a score course, I quickly realised that I should make route choices based on running downhill only and finding shade wherever possible, rather than finding the most controls. Now house hunting and have a meeting about a potential post grad course tomorrow - shorts will have to be acceptable 🙂

Many years ago, when nursing one hot summer in London, our ward sister phoned matron and told her that her ward nurses were taking off cotton aprons and tights right now and coming in wearing own clothes next day - I wore loose cotton trousers and a cotton short sleeved shirt, which was comfortable and practical. Might not have got away with it in many hospitals, but this was care of the elderly / stroke rehab.
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You must have been boiling!!!!!! but good for you being a volunteer!!
P.S Shorts are a must!!! 🙂
 
At least the sun is shining and I've regained my health. Went on a bike ride today, and have planned another one for tomorrow with my phone set to vibrate and tucked into my bra in case one of the agencies calls! :D
 
( and have planned another one for tomorrow with my phone set to vibrate and tucked into my bra in case one of the agencies calls! )

Good for you! 🙂
P.S ya might wanna turn the vibrate down 😛
 
I work in greenhouses. Outside sounds nice! Obv no air con in a greenhouse!
 
Our air conditioning is very good, although book storage areas are always cold and offices are quite tropical When I am at my desk I always have water or a diet drink within arms length.

It is too hot to work outside or be out there for long, we have been insisting little feller has sunscreen a hat and sunglasses to play outside and loose fitting t shirts on as well as plenty of fluids dotted round the place.
 
I played a 5 hour tennis match on Saturday - it really was a killer.
I got through 6 litres of water!
I have nice brown legs now though :D
 
Last night I felt very peculiar and out of sorts. I ached from head to toe almost as if getting flu, but no cold.
I took two hayfever tablets (as itching and coughing) and then drank loads and loads of water and felt much better.
So - is the aches from dehydration maybe? My arms and legs felt like lead before the drink?
I dont remember being affected by the heat like this before. Could it have anything to do with the Victoza or other meds I wonder?:confused:
 
I find if I am dehydrated it makes me achey and grumpy and very sleepy.

Just an idea for those who have to travel far and it is advice given out on the London Undergound in hot weather: always make sure you have a bottle of water with you. I also carry hypo treatment too
 
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