: "I work outdoors, and had sun poisoning two weeks ago because I had to work 8 hr without a break when the city had a UV warning. I hydrated (as much as possible with bathroom breaks and wore sunscreen). Even when i collapsed the following day, I was first told to work thru a 100° fever in 98° heat."

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I work outdoors, and had sun poisoning two weeks ago because I had to work 8 hr without a break when the city had a UV warning. I hydrated (as much as possible with bathroom breaks and wore sunscreen). Even when i collapsed the following day, I was first told to work thru a 100° fever in 98° heat.

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Seandalai @seandalai.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 02, 2024 at 20:18 UTC

That’s horrible! I’m so sorry. The worst heat stress I’ve ever seen was driving by a pair of pipe fitters working in 100+ degs. in an oil field. I still wonder about those guys… (I asked to stop, but was told it was unsafe. I wasn’t the boss).

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social
[ View ] Jul 02, 2024 at 21:18 UTC

That is horrible. Please be careful. It's definitely why these Federal rules are so critical.

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