Safety is no accident

As the weather begins to warm up, colleagues should remember that working outdoors in the sun can present a number of health issues.

With temperatures set to rise in June it is important that we reiterate key messages to all our employees around following straightforward health guidance to avoid dehydration, heat exhaustion and skin cancer.

Play the video above to hear Anton Harding, Delivery operations director, remind colleagues to avoid unnecessary risks and take responsibility for their own safety.

When working outside, particularly on walks, it’s important to keep protected in longer periods of sun exposure.

The first line of defence is to cover up – wear loose, cool clothing to keep the sun off your skin, and remember to wear your wide-brim hats.

• To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids such as water, diluted squash or fruit juice
• Most of the time, you can prevent dehydration by drinking water regularly throughout the day, especially in hot weather and when working outdoors
• Use a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 and reapply every two hours in high temperatures
• Seek shade on your break and come out of the sun when it’s at its hottest.