Today’s weather
As the Christmas Carol goes “the weather outside is frightful” but it’s not snow that’s scaring us here, it’s the high mercury.
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Want to know today’s temps according to weatherzone.com.au?
- Tamworth will reach 38 degrees Celsius mostly sunny. Hot and sunny. Winds NW/NE 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day then becoming N/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 35 to 40
- Armidale will get to 32 degrees mostly sunny. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming E/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the evening then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 29 to 34.
- Gunnedah will be sunny with 38 degrees being the top. Hot and sunny. Winds NW/NE 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day then becoming N/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 35 to 40.
- Inverell will be 35 degrees and mostly sunny. Hot. Patchy fog early this morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming E/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the evening then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 29 to 34.
- Moree will be 39 degrees and mostly sunny. Hot and sunny. Winds NW/NE 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day then becoming N/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 35 to 40.
- Glen Innes will reach to 30. Hot. Patchy fog early this morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming E/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the evening then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 29 to 34.
- Walcha will be a lovely 29 degrees. Hot. Patchy fog early this morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming E/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the evening then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 29 to 34.
How are you beating the heat? Send photos of how you cool off to grace.ryan@fairfaxmedia.com.au
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Outside Workers
Over the four years to July 2016, there were 504 workers compensation claims, costing more than $7 million, in NSW for heat stroke, fatigue and skin cancer.
“Working in extreme heat shouldn’t be taken lightly, as it can reduce concentration and the ability to recognise risks, and this can result in serious injury or even death,” Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said.
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“Most at risk are outdoor workers, but also workers in confined areas such as roof spaces and those in poorly ventilated indoor workplaces. Businesses should monitor the temperature and humidity, as well as workers’ hydration to minimise their exposure to heat-related illness and UV radiation.
“Supervisors should also set realistic workloads and, where possible, schedule work to cooler times of the day. Outdoor workers should have access to air-conditioned site sheds or shaded rest areas.”
Other safety tips for working in the heat include:
- · Drink water - at least 200mL every 15-20 minutes.
- · Don’t drink energy or caffeinated drinks as they can have a diuretic effect.
- · Provide frequent rest breaks and rotating tasks to lessen exposure to the heat and/or sun, as well as mental and physical fatigue.
- · Provide outdoor workers with sun protection even when working in the shade.
- · Provide clothing with UPF 50+, including loose shirts, long sleeves & collars, long pants.
- · Provide broad spectrum sunscreen (at least SPF 30+), broad-brimmed hats and wrap-around sunglasses that meet Australian Standards for UV protection.
Free guidance material on fatigue management and working safely in the sun is available at www.safework.nsw.gov.au or by calling 13 10 50.
