COLLEGE STATION, Texas - For most nine to five workers, the walk from the car to the air-conditioned office is enough heat to last a lifetime. Unfortunately for those who work outdoors, putting in long hours under the Summer sun is just a part of the job description.
“It doesn’t really matter what time of year it is, the work has got to get done,” said Tucker Construction General Manager Brady Weatherly.
With heat index in the high 90s to 100s, many outdoor workers run the risk of heat exhaustion and possibly even heat stroke, but for Tucker Concrete and Construction, educating workers on the front end helps keep them safe in the blistering Summer heat.
Anything and everything they do will impact how they are able to come to work the next day,” said Tucker Concrete and Construction Operations Manager Lewis Cristerna.
While the demands of the job aren’t the most enjoyable, practices such as earlier work hours, proper gear and staying hydrated are a key role in having the company and its employees functioning well.
“Being out in the field is a little bit different to someone who hasn’t been through it. The key thing is being able to see the struggles that we could have and how to prevent them,” said Cristerna.