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With temperatures rising across Missouri, businesses in landscaping, construction, and agriculture face a serious seasonal risk: heat-related illness among employees. Taking steps to manage heat exposure isn't just a safety best practice - it can also help reduce liability and avoid costly incidents.
Summer in Missouri means sunshine, vacations, cookouts, and plenty of time spent outdoors. While the season is full of fun, it also brings some unique risks. Whether you're staying local or heading out of town, a few smart precautions can go a long way in keeping you and your loved ones safe.
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As the mercury rises and the summer heat intensifies, keeping your home cool becomes not just about comfort, but also about safety and energy efficiency. Here are some effective strategies to help you chill out this summer without relying solely on air conditioning.
Skin in the summer months has a lot going against it, and throughout the course of a day, it can be faced with all kinds of conditions. There's the salty sweat from exercising on hot summer days, the damage that comes with sun exposure, and the dryness that comes with the heat. And let's not forget the other skin incidents that tend to come about in the summer, such as bee stings, mosquito bites, poison ivy rashes, swimmer's itch, exposure to chlorine from the pools, and the list goes on.
With the arrival of summer comes the smell of sizzling food on the grill, as it wafts from across the neighborhood, and backyard dining is once again the norm. According to the Health, Patio, & Barbecue Association, 7 out of 10 families in the U.S. own a grill, making it by far the most common outdoor cooking method. And there's no doubt that summer wouldn't be the same without one.
As gentle spring breezes give way to summer's scorching temps, many without air conditioning in Missouri will struggle to keep their homes cool. But all is not lost in the absence of central air. There are many simple, tried-and-true measures you can take to bring comfort back to the summer months.
Never has a vacation seemed more appealing than the present. On the heels of a pandemic that just won't quit, the country is currently reeling from the everyday impacts of inflation on transportation, housing, groceries, and more. For many, vacation plans have taken a backseat to the responsibility of more pressing financial matters. But, that needn't be the death knell for the unique family experiences and meaningful memories that only time spent away from it all can provide. Here are some budget-friendly options to get in on a little taste of the sweet life.
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