At Amazon Relay, we understand the unique challenges carriers and drivers face during warmer months. In this post, we share practical tips to help you manage heat exposure and spot the signs of heat exhaustion when temperatures rise.
Best practices to prevent heat stress
- Hydrate and eat a well-balanced breakfast.
- Get 6-8 hours of sleep.
- Dress in light-colored and breathable clothing.
- Know your limits and personal risk factors.
- Take cool-down breaks.
- Learn the signs of symptoms of heat-related illness.
Signs and symptoms of heat-related illness
- Heat rash: Tiny red blisters on the skin with a prickling sensation.
- Heat cramps: Muscle cramps, heavy sweating, normal body temperature.
- Heat exhaustion: Muscle cramps, irritability, vertigo, feeling of weakness, elevated body temperature (101-104 Fahrenheit), cool/pale/clammy skin, rapid/weak pulse, faint or dizzy, headache, heavy sweating, nausea or vomiting.
- Heat stroke: Potential inability to walk, rapid/strong pulse, extreme confusion, slurred speech or seizures, loss of consciousness, throbbing headache, elevated body temperature (104 Fahrenheit), no sweating, red/hot/dry skin, nausea or vomiting.
Knowing how to prevent heat stress and respond to heat-related illness isn’t just good practice—it’s crucial for your wellbeing and business success. Consider keeping heat safety tips in your company’s cabs for quick reference. If you suspect an emergency, don’t hesitate to call for medical services.
Haul safely with Relay
Approved Relay carriers and their drivers can take a number of safety-related training courses in our learning center. To access them, start your application on desktop or Relay’s app on iOS or Android. But first, check out Relay’s carrier requirements to make sure hauling for Amazon is the right fit for your business.
Disclaimer: Amazon does not tender loads through any third-party load boards. Any Amazon loads posted on third-party load boards will only be tendered directly to approved and onboarded carriers via the Relay web portal or Relay mobile app. If you are interested in hauling loads for Amazon, sign up and book directly on relay.amazon.com.
