Health Topics - Hot Weather Safety

Find out more information on heat-related illnesses, hot weather safety guidelines and safe summer driving.

• Heat-Related Illnesses

  Know the Symptoms of Heat-Related Illnesses !Heat Cramps Symptoms Heavy sweating Painful muscle cramps or spasms Treatment Stop activity for a few hours Move to a cooler location Drink water, […]

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• Hot Weather Safety Guidelines: Agencies Servicing Elderly/Persons with Disabilities

  The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit recommends the following steps to be taken to prevent heat related illness: During an Extreme Heat Alert   Follow Heat Alert Guidelines AND Check rooms to ensure […]

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• Hot Weather Safety Guidelines: Childcare Centres

  The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit recommends the following steps to be taken to prevent heat related illness: During an Extreme Heat Alert   Follow Heat Alert Guidelines AND Consider cancelling […]

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• Hot Weather Safety Guidelines: General Public

  The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit recommends the following steps to be taken to prevent heat related illness: During an Extreme Heat Alert Keep cool Stay hydrated Check on your neighbour/call or visit […]

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• Hot Weather Safety Guidelines: Homeless Shelters and Outreach Programs

  The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit recommends the following steps to be taken to prevent heat related illness: During an Extreme Heat Alert   Advise people to: Stay cool Stay hydrated Check on […]

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• Hot Weather Safety Guidelines: Indoor/Outdoor Workers

  The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit recommends the following steps to be taken to prevent heat related illness:   During an Extreme Heat Alert   Follow Heat Alert Guidelines AND Employers Should: […]

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• Hot Weather Safety Guidelines: Recreational Facilities

  he Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit recommends the following steps to be taken to prevent heat related illness: During an Extreme Heat Alert Follow Heat Alert Guidelines AND Consider cancelling outdoor sports […]

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• Safe Summer Driving

  Most people don’t realize that your risk of being in a collision is higher in the summer time than in any other season. The following information from the Ministry of […]

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