This week is the start of July and it’s lovely to finally welcome some dry summer weather. While this is very welcome, many of us work outdoors  and many need to wear full PPE. It is, therefore, important to look after ourselves and each other and stay safe in the sunshine and the heat.

There are several ways that the summer weather can cause issues:

• Exposure to UV radiation.
• Heat related illnesses such as heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

It is important to be aware of sun safety and the affect warm weather can have on both our physical and mental health. Over the coming weeks, in UK News, we will be sharing tips for staying safe in the sun this summer.

To launch our Safe Summer campaign, we have produced a short video sharing Summer Safety Tips – please take a moment to watch the one-minute video. You can watch it  HERE or scan the QR code in the poster attached. We have also produced our Heat Stress guide and poster for sharing on your workplace notice boards. They can be found at the end of this document and on the UK News website:  www.cemexuknews.co.uk/downloads

For Managers, please use these campaign materials during upcoming site meetings/discussions and to take the opportunity to review procedures to ensure appropriate controls are in place or planned.

All campaign resources are available HERE.