Hot Weather Work

We do need to ultimately be concerned with the heat while we are working. Some ideas to how much fluids you should intake; 1st you can go by the old stand by of 8 oz 8 times a day. The problem is that most people can easily use 2.5 liters on a daily basis. 2 liters is around 2.7 liters so you are already behind if your only drinking 8x8. Try dividing your weight in half and drinking that amount in oz. I weigh approx 232 lbs. 232/2=116. So I should intake approx 116 oz every day while working outside in the hot, humid east Texas heat. You can also try 5-7oz every 15-20 minutes while working in the heat. This is difficult but well worth it if you are trying to stay hydrated. You should also remember that water alone does not replace lost salt or minerals so sports drinks and electrolyte laden fluids are essential. Long sleeved shirts, sun block, wide brimmed hats and frequent visits to shade where you can rest will keep you fit and safe when working in the heat. I hope you all enjoy your summer.

Back to normal.

On Thursday I will finally be back from what seems like a perpetual road trip this month! I taught an OSHA class at GVTC outside of San Antonio, I taught an OSHA class in Savannah last week and this week I am in West Texas on my monthly circuit training trip! I can't wait to get home. I owe my wife some couple time as it was our anniversary on the 23rd and I was out of town.
Summer is here and there will be young teens learning to drive, others with a tad more experience on the roads with friends trying to enjoy their summer, please watch for them on the roads. Usually there will be more motorcycles out enjoying the weather and saving fuel, so watch for them too!
Please drink plenty of fluids and stay in the shade. Take breaks and get plenty if rest during the day! Hot weather illnesses are to be taken seriously!
Have a great summer!

Check out this verse on YouVersion.com

I normally don't post scripture, however, I felt I have missed the depth of this passage too often.  

James 4:17

"If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them."

See it at YouVersion.com:

http://bible.us/Jas4.17.NIV

Craig Rapp

Utilicom Safety, LLC

PO Box 356

Diana, TX 75640

903 424-7453

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Salus Primoris!

Body on Galveston beach thought that of E. Texas teenager

Tragic for a young life to end this way. Read on and gleam what you can from this story.  I instinctively want to tell kids don't take unnecessary risks like swimming in rough surf while hanging out with friends, however, I know what is was to be a teenager.  I just hate that his young life is over!  

Body on Galveston beach thought that of E. Texas teenager

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Story posted 2011.05.03 at 05:54 AM CDT

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - Officials say they believe the body of a man found washed onto a Galveston beach is that of a missing teenage swimmer.

Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis says a beach maintenance crew found the body about on East Beach about noon Monday. He tells the Galveston County Daily News that it's believed to be that of 18-year-old John Hight of the East Texas community of DeBerry, just north of Carthage.

Hight went missing as he and nine friends were swimming in rough surf Saturday.

The body was taken to the Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office.

Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

Story posted 2011.05.03 at 05:54 AM CDT

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Craig Rapp

Utilicom Safety, LLC

PO Box 356

Diana, TX 75640

903 424-7453

Web:

www.utilicomsafety.com

www.rappsession.blogspot.com

Contact:

craig@utilicomsafety.com

rappsession@etex.net

Social Media:

Find Utilicom Safety, LLC on Facebook and follow me on Twitter @usrappsession.

Salus Primoris!

He is dead!

Well, Osama Bin Laden is dead! The news came late last night. Can you imagine being on the team that went in and not only killed him but recovered his body! How differently do you think that corpse was treated by our soldiers then if the roles were reversed? Just something to think about. What does this have to do with safety? Other then as Americans all being a little bit safer from terrorism today then yesterday, nothing! It is my blog and I am happy he is dead! Now go have a safe day!

Craig Rapp
Utilicom Safety, LLC
PO Box 356
Diana, TX 75640
903 424-7453
Web:
www.utilicomsafety.com
www.rappsession.blogspot.com
Contact:
craig@utilicomsafety.com
rappsession@etex.net
Social Media:
Find Utilicom Safety, LLC on Facebook and follow me on Twitter @usrappsession.
Salus Primoris!