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When temperatures spike, the schedule should too.

Why It Matters:

Working during the hottest parts of the day increases the risk of heat illness. Shifting tasks to cooler hours reduces stress on the body and improves productivity and safety.

Key Points:

• Schedule the heaviest labor for early mornings or late afternoons when it’s cooler.
• Rotate workers out of high-exertion tasks to prevent overheating.
• Build in more frequent breaks in shaded or cooled areas.
• Monitor the heat index — not just the temperature — to guide decisions.
• Supervisors should lead by example and enforce schedule changes based on conditions.

✅ Smart scheduling = fewer emergencies.

Ask the Crew:

• Are we doing the hardest work during the safest hours?
• Do we need to adjust our shift based on today’s heat?

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