#Eventmanagers

Keeping cool in the heat at events

Here are 10 practical ways event staff can stay cool and safe in hot weather, tailored to outdoor and indoor events in Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds: 1. Hydrate aggressively and regularly Drink cool (10–15°C) water every 15–20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Keep freezers full of plastic bottles of water, and place coolers with drinks at volunteer and staff stations in shaded areas. Add sports drinks or electrolyte solutions to replace salts lost through sweating, es