Dive summary:
- Taking care of workers and making sure they take care of themselves is critical in summer, and there are steps you can take to protect equipment from heat stress, too.
- Equipment can be damaged by having the sun beat down on it, and getting it out of harm's way can help, even if it is only setting a tarp to keep direct sunlight from heating it when it's not in use.
- Since equipment is bound to be operating during the day's peak heating hours – generally 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – adding a thermostat can give workers a hint that operating temperatures may be reaching damaging levels, and putting equipment into "sleep mode" when possible or simply turning it off between tasks gives engines and other parts a chance to cool down a bit.
From the article:
Beating the heat does not have to be difficult. Following these steps can help to keep your construction company’s equipment operational and even save costs for your business. ...
