HOT and humid in Pittsburgh!

**davidpizzica** · 07-09-2007, 02:18 PM

The temperature in Pittsburgh right now is 93 degrees. That high humidity makes for a dangerous situation to be outside in. Of course the boss had me cutting grass in this mess and when I got home I didn't have much energy left. I especially have to watch with my heart condition because I get out of breath very easily. I try to pace myself and drink plenty of liquids and if it gets too bad, find a shady free to rest under. I don't know if I prefer THIS or snow!!

**Kirsten** · 07-09-2007, 02:30 PM

Sounds very unhealthy to me, and I think it's irresponsible of your boss! When you have a heart condition, you shouldn't do ANY physical work when it's hot and humid!!

For the next weekend, we're expecting temperatures like this, too, and I already fear it. This kind of weather always feels life-threatening to me. I really hate it!

Let's hope it won't last long!

Kirsten

**davidpizzica** · 07-09-2007, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Kirsten

Sounds very unhealthy to me, and I think it's irresponsible of your boss! When you have a heart condition, you shouldn't do ANY physical work when it's hot and humid!!

For the next weekend, we're expecting temperatures like this, too, and I already fear it. This kind of weather always feels life-threatening to me. I really hate it!

Let's hope it won't last long!

Kirsten

Kirsten, I have Atrial Fibrillation in which the top half of my heart is supposed to act like a pacemaker for the rest of my heart. In my case the top half isn't doing it's job and resulting in a reduced blood flow and me getting short of breath. I tried to tell my boss this, but he said quote " so your heart beats a little fast" This is a rant because he has young kids that can do the same job I did today instead he has me do it at 59!

**Pam** · 07-09-2007, 06:29 PM

David are you using a riding mower? I can't imagine using anything else on a golf course. I hope your boss will have a little compassion on these hot days. Unfortunately employers don't see things like employees do and view all employees as replacable. *sigh* We are in the thick of it here too in South NJ (right outside of Philly) - the three H's - haze, heat and humidity with temps in the high 90's today. Fortunately I work inside in air conditioning.

**Catty1** · 07-09-2007, 06:42 PM

Would a stern note from your doctor to your boss help?

A fellow here was 48, and two weeks away from setting up an appointment for surgical treatment for his atrial fibrillation. He did marathons, biked all the time, inspired kids to get active - and he died of a heart attack on a relaxing bike ride last fall. Thankfully, he apparently didn't know what hit him.

David - not to worry. You got treatment - the guy above didn't get serious about it til it was too late. I am just trying to stress that your boss is ignorant! This isn't 'beating a little fast'. I'd get some info from your doc for him.

**Freedom** · 07-09-2007, 08:04 PM

It was hot here today as well. I took the dogs for their evening walk about 7:20 as the temp was down but OOHHH the humidity did me in! Can't see how anyone can work outdoors in this weather, even the healthy ones!