Now that the weather is great and we?re all heading back to the great outdoors, here?s what you need to know!

The Risks of Hot Weather Most of us welcome hot weather, but there are health risks when it?s too hot for too long. In extreme heat, your body works extra hard to maintain an average temperature, which can lead to death. In England, there are on average 2000 heat-related deaths every year; extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards. If hot weather hits this summer, make sure it does not harm you or anyone you know. The main risk posed by hot weather are: Dehydration is a risk that occurs regularly in hot weather; it happens when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn?t have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don?t replace lost fluids, you will get dehydrated. Overheating means that the body was exposed to heat, humidity and or overexertion and couldn?t control the internal body temperature enough through sweating. To prevent this risk, the individual should drink large amounts of fluid, limit training and avoid alcohol and caffeine as they advance dehydration in the body. Heat exhaustion is where your body gets too hot. If not treated quickly, it can turn into heatstroke, which can be life-threatening. How To Keep Safe During Hot Weather When planning outdoor activities, many factors need to be remembered to keep all individuals safe whilst outdoors in high temperatures. Outdoor First Aid Kit (Large) ? Outdoor Learning Resources Ensure all group members regularly apply sun cream, keep hydrated, and wear a wide-brimmed hat to prevent heat exhaustion. If there is an emergency, all individuals should know what is in the first aid kit and how each piece of equipment should be used. This is a great way to make sure everyone on the site knows the plan and is ready to act on it. All first aid kits should have the appropriate equipment for all the possible hazards of your activity and location. Having roles already planned out means everything will be kept as smooth as possible if there was a first aid emergency. These plans will vary based on your location, your group and the resources you have available. Planning your emergency response will be beneficial for the group. Risk assessments should be put together, including the relevance to the group, site and session. The training and equipment you carry need to be appropriate and to the level of hazards identified in the risk assessment. Another step that needs to be carried out is ensuring the first aid kit equipment is up to date, and the contents are all checked. At this point, it?s also essential to think about possible escape routes that could safely take you to a road in order to meet with an ambulance, as well as access points for a potential emergency crew. This information should be included in the overall plan and updated with any changes or new findings.

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