Reminder of the Occupational Health Department recommendations in the event of high temperatures during the summer period

In the event of extreme high temperatures during the summer period, we would remind you that the Occupational Health Department recommends taking special care if the temperature of your surroundings exceeds 30°C.

Hot summer weather can be unpleasant for those working at the Institut Pasteur in buildings with no air conditioning or subject to air-conditioning outages, particularly since masks are currently compulsory on campus.

If there are very hot temperatures over the coming weeks, here is a reminder of some basic guidelines:

• make sure you keep up your fluid intake (water, tea, etc.) – drink a glass every 15 minutes if possible, even if you don't feel particularly thirsty,

• splash cold water on your face and arms to cool yourself down,

• avoid heavy, rich meals and alcohol,

• if you feel unwell, if you work outside, make sure you protect yourself (particularly your neck) from the sun.

If your job allows you to do so, we would advise you to plan to work from home, in agreement with your manager.

The Occupational Health Department should be informed of anyone who continues to feel unwell even after moving to cooler surroundings (ext. 81 36 or 37 37 in the event of an emergency).

Find out more about air-conditioning and COVID-19 (in French)