Outdoor workers battle the summer heat

Outdoor workers battle the summer heat

Evening and thank you for joining us.

That heat is a concern... but it's even more dangerous when your job requires you to work outside... tonight... we're getting a closer look at some of those jobs... and the necessary precautions.

News 10's jada huddlestun spoke with some workers trying to stay cool.

Pkg jad} it's been a hot one.

With temperatures in the 90's and a heat index of 1-hundred degrees across the wabash valley it's dangerously hot.

That's why it's best to stay inside..

Or limit your time outside as much as possible despite the summer heat..

Work must continue..

For many that means outdoor construction projects.

One of those includes work to install exercise equipment at prairie creek park in vigo county.

Workers say it's been a rough start to july.

"definitley been hot.

Sweating quite a bit, so we try and stay hydrated as much as we can, and anytime possbile, we jump in the shade."

Rhoton is one of the supervisors for the project.

He says the extreme heat can be difficult to work in..

But it's just something you have to adapt to.

"here in indiana, as long as i've been working in it as a kid, i'm pretty well used to it."

If you are out in the extreme heat..

It's important to take breaks when needed and stay hydrated.

Vigo county parks superintendent adam grossman says they enjoy finishing these projects for the community.

But at the end of the day..

It's all about keeping evereyone safe.

"safety is always top priority, so for all of our staff we want to make sure that everyone is safe and take the proper precautions and make sure that everybody is safe out there.

We want to make sure that we get the work done.

We want to make sure that everything is in great shape for the public, but get it done in a manner that is safe."

"anytime anybody feels like they need a break, they just have to say it and they can take a break."

Jad} again..

It is important to note that if you do have to stay outside for extended periods of time..

Make sure you stay hydrated, and take breaks when needed.

Reporting in vigo county.

Jada huddlestun.

News 10.