Manager and employee summer health and safety quizzes

Drinking regularly in small amounts is the best way to compensate for sweating and reduce the impact of dehydration. Ideally, when working at a high rate in heat stress conditions, employees should consume about 250ml of water every 15 minutes. If PPE prevents workers from being able to hydrate regularly, they should drink at least 500ml before starting work and the same amount during rest periods.

SPF of at least 30 should be used and regularly reapplied, however SPF15 is the minimum acceptable level of protection for uncovered body parts.

A heatwave, as defined by the Met Office, is when a location records a period of at least 3 consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the county's heatwave temperature threshold.

If someone is experiencing symptoms of heat stroke, they need to cool down, which is best achieved through moving to a colder environment and consuming cold drinks.

Fans are a great supplement to cooling efforts, but are not enough just by themselves. They should only be used in addition to air conditioning, proper ventilation, and efforts to reduce heat.

Humidity can interfere with sweat evaporation, making it more difficult to regulate the body's temperature.

Rotating employees between shaded and unshaded workstations can help reduce excess exposure to sun rays and limit the risk of heat-related illnesses.