--- title: Beating the Summer Heat - 07-09-2019 description: "Beating the Summer Heat : Summertime in Texas is always hot which makes working outside even more difficult. Roofing and Waterproofing Contractor - Texas, Oklahoma Articles and White Papers for Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing" image: https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2761.png --- [ Client Login ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/articles/log-in-to-your-account) [ 877-428-1000 ](tel:8774281000) [ Report a Leak ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/report-a-leak) [![Chamberlin_Logo_Option](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hubfs/Logos/Chamberlin_Logo_Option.svg) ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com) # Beating the Summer Heat Posted on: July 1, 2021 5 AM Summertime in Texas is always hot which impacts the difficulty of [employees](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/safety-quality-teamwork-value/) working outside. The chart below shows the heat index values based upon temperature and humidity. The chart should be referred to when determining outdoor working conditions at any given time.  ![National Weather Service](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2761.png?width=1280&name=2761.png) ![Weather Report-Summer](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2762.png?width=259&height=310&name=2762.png)  Proper pre-planning is essential and appropriate steps should be taken to prevent heat-related symptoms and illness, including:  - Drink water often - Eat healthy foods and snacks - Resting in the shade - Reporting heat-related symptoms early - Know who to notify if there is an emergency - Know who is trained to provide first aid  ### [More on Safety](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/safety/) #### Subscribe Today! Stay-in-the-know and subscribe to our blog today! ## Related Articles [### Falling Objects Hazards Posted on: July 1, 2021 5 AM > Falling objects from above cause serious injuries and account for fatalities every year. Falling object accidents occur due to a lack of hazard communication, improper storage of materials,... ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/falling-objects-hazards) ### [Chamberlin University Graduates Posted on: July 1, 2021 5 AM](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/chamberlin-university-graduates) [A [Chamberlin University](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/chamberlin-university/) roofing and waterproofing apprenticeship concluded earlier this year in [Houston, Texas](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/houston/). The roofing course covered torch-applied training and each graduate received a... ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/chamberlin-university-graduates) [### Roofing and Waterproofing for North Texas Commercial Buildings Posted on: July 1, 2021 5 AM ](https://www.chamberlinltd.com/blog/roofing-and-waterproofing-for-north-texas-commercial-buildings) © 2026 | Chamberlin, Ltd.