Heat Stroke ( see Mobileworks forum )

Guys-
The Mobileworks forum ( www.mobileworks.com ) has a thread that deals with heat injury from detailing in the hot sun. Here are some of the suggestions the pros offered :
1) Gatorade or Powerade
2) Snacks, breaks in the shade
3) Use a canopy. You can mount castors on your canopy so it can be moved around the car as the sun moves
4) Stop working when the temperature is too high
5) Run the car's AC as you do the interior
6) A cooling neck wrap from REI
7) A wet microfiber towel on your neck

I'll add a few of my own suggestions :
8) Run cool water over your wrists to cool your whole body.
9) Rinse your face with cool water
10) Consider a Camelback or other hydration pack to wear as you work, so you can sip constantly.
11) Wear microfiber clothes that wick away moisture and breathe well.
12) Avoid sunburn too. Wear a boonie hat and long sleeves.
Doug

Doug you forgot the most important of all...a fan for circulation Quote,, 5) Run the car's AC as you do the interior. That is the most ridiculuos thing i ever heard. I do alot of interiors that take 4 to 5 hours some 5 minutes i guess he does the 5 minute jobs lol Another great thing to have is an air compressor 155psi of cold air up the shirt and on the face brings instant relief for me and next week is a heat wave coming so be prepared and remember saftey first !



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/19/2009 10:57AM by Pro Mobile Details.