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HEAT
Switzerland is experiencing more hot days and heatwaves due to climate change.
Heat impacts our wellbeing and can be dangerous for our health. That is why it
is important to take precautions during hot days, tropical nights and heatwaves.
RECOMMENDATIONS – HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS AGAINST THE HEAT
RISK GROUPS
High temperatures are a health hazard, especially for the elderly, those in need
of care, people with chronic illnesses, pregnant women, small children and
babies. They need special protection during hot days. Those most at risk among
the chronically ill are persons with cardiovascular or respiratory diseases,
diabetes, dementia or mental health disorders.
Furthermore: you should also protect yourself against hot weather when at work,
whether inside or outside. The following links contain information (in French,
German and Italian) from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO and
SUVA.
Pay attention to heat warnings
Find out about heat warnings from MeteoSwiss or AlertSwiss (app or website).
Protect persons at risk
Protect yourself and keep an eye on persons at risk
Keep yourself cool and make sure you drink enough
* Avoid direct exposure to the sun and stay in the shade and cool places.
* Avoid strenuous physical activity during the hottest time of day. Reschedule
such activity to early in the morning or late in the evening.
* Drink regularly (min. 1.5 litre a day) and avoid alcoholic or sugary
beverages.
* Eat smaller, lighter and more frequent meals.
* Consume fruits and vegetables with high water content and avoid fatty foods
that are hard to digest.
* Consume salty foods and beverages to replace sweat-induced salt and mineral
loss.
* Risk groups should discuss their diet with a healthcare professional.
* Wear light and loose-fitting clothing and use light bed linen.
* Take cold showers or baths. Cooling lotions, cold towels on the forehead and
neck, plus cold foot and hand baths help cool your body.
Keep your home cool
* The measures you can take to keep your home cool differ depending on whether
you live in an old or new building.
* Climate-proofing of buildings is needed to improve thermal comfort without
air conditioning.
* Open shutters and windows early in the morning and in the evening when the
outside temperature is lower than indoors.
* Ventilate if necessary.
* Shade or cover windows with external shutters or blinds during the day.
Turn unnecessary electronic devices off.
If you are out and about...
* Avoid direct sunlight and stay in the shade.
* Cover your skin with light, loose-fitting, long-sleeved clothing.
* Cover your head.
* Use sunscreen with an adequate sun protection factor (>= 30) and a broad
spectrum (UVA/UVB) and apply it regularly throughout the day.
* Bring enough fluids (e.g. bottle of water) with you.
More recommendations
* Keep an eye on risk groups and consult a doctor or contact emergency services
if symptoms of heat stress occur.
* If you need medication, establish with your doctor whether you should change
the prescription.
* Never leave children or pets in parked cars!
* Give your pets enough water and place the water in the shade.
* The sunny weather lends itself to leisure activities, beware of accidents!
Find out more here (in French, German and Italian): Sport & Bewegung – Aktiv
ohne Unfall | BFU
INFORMATION MATERIALS ON HEAT
HEAT FLYER “THE THREE GOLDEN RULES” FOR THE GENERAL POPULATION
The heat flyer contains recommendations on how to behave in hot weather and what
to do immediately in the event of heat stress. The flyer
(German/French/Italian/English) can be downloaded directly online in A4 and A3
format or ordered free of charge as a print version from the federal government.
HEAT FLYER “PROTECTION AGAINST HEAT” FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
The heat flyer for professionals provides information about recommendations to
protect the health of patients as well as additional measures which are useful
in medical practices, retirement and nursing homes or hospitals. The flyer
(German/French/Italian) can be downloaded directly online in A4 format or
ordered free of charge as a print version from the federal government.
SYMPTOMS AND PROCEDURE FOR HEAT STRESS
Heat is stressful for the body, as it seeks to offset high temperatures by
evaporating sweat. Increased sweating can cause significant fluid and
electrolyte loss and dilated blood vessels lower blood pressure. This puts a
strain on the cardiovascular system and heat-induced conditions such as heat
exhaustion, heat stroke or sunstroke can result.
This is why you need to take measures to keep your body cool and hydrated (see
above).
Possible heat-induced illness symptoms are:
* Weakness and fatigue
* Confusion, dizziness, impaired consciousness
* Headache
* Muscle cramps
* Dry mouth
* Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
* High body temperature
* Heavy sweating
* Rapid pulse
If you or anyone else experience the above symptoms, do the following:
* Find a cool or shady area
* Lie down
* Cool yourself with damp towels
* Drink fresh water
* Have a drink with electrolytes (i.e. drinks with sodium, potassium, magnesium
and glucose (for example apple juice diluted with water or sports drinks))
If you or someone else does not feel better after a short time, do not hesitate
to call a doctor or 144!
* Documents
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DOCUMENTS
Protection against heat - Three golden rules for hot days A4 |
www.bundespublikationen.admin.ch
Protection against heat - Three golden rules for hot days A3 |
www.bundespublikationen.admin.ch
INTERNATIONAL
News: Climate change is increasing the risk of heatwaves: preparing for a warm
and dry summer in the European Region (WHO, 2022)
CATALOGUE OF MEASURES FOR PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
Hitze-Massnahmen-Toolbox 2021 (PDF, 1 MB, 31.05.2021)Only available in German
and French.
NEWS ARTICLES
2021 Hitzeschutz für die Schweiz UniPress (PDF, 3 MB, 24.11.2021)Only available
in German.
07.06.2021: Hitzestress in der Aarestadt, Universität Bern
Only available in German.
LINKS
National Centre for Climate Services NCCS - Human health
Hazard map
Adaptation to climate change – Federal Office for the Environment FOEN
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute: Environment and Health
Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft SECO: Klima
Only available in German, French and Italian.
Suva: Sonne, Hitze und Ozon
Only available in German, French and Italian.
Last modification 03.10.2024
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