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Step 1
Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat. Exposure to more than 3-5 hours of continuous raises your risk for developing heat stroke. If you have something you need to do while its hot outside, you need to take a break from what you are doing and get hydrated. It is recommended that for every 3 hours of heat exposure, you should break for 30-45 minutes (this may vary depending on how old you are and what your health condition is).
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Step 2
Stay well hydrated. If you have to work outside for any reason and if you don't drink the recommended amount of water, this can lead to exhaustion, dehydration and possibly heat stroke. When working outside in constant heat, you need to drink a total 10-15 glasses of water depending on how long you are in the heat, how old you are and what your health condition.
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Step 3
Do not do any extreme work in the heat of the day. Doing minor work that doesn't cause you to tire easily is fine as long as you break every 3-5 hours. Doing extreme activities during the heat of the day can cause heat exhaustion and stroke even if done for only a few hours. Activities that you should avoid doing during the heat of the day include: any contact sports, running for long periods, weight lifting and other activities that cause you to tire faster than normal. If you are going to do these activities, it is recommended that you wait until early evening (between 6 and 8pm) to do these activities.
