5 Rail Guidelines for Heat Wave Protection

Dhaka: Extreme heat waves make life miserable. Due to the intense heat wave, various obstacles are also created on the railways.

From this situation, Bangladesh Railway has requested to follow five instructions for the officials and employees working at the field level of the railway.

These instructions have been given in separate circulars issued recently by the two administrative regions of Bangladesh Railway.

Chief Medical Officer of Bangladesh Railway (East) Dr. According to the notification signed by Ibn Safi Abdul Ahad, field level officials are requested to follow the following measures to protect themselves from heat wave –

1. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. If excessive sweating is not contraindicated, drink sufficient saline. Even if you don’t feel thirsty, you should drink water at regular intervals.

2. Avoid drinking cold water and ice water.

3. Wear loose cotton clothing. Use an umbrella or hat when going outside.

4. Vegetables should be increased by reducing meat and fatty foods in the food menu.

5. Children and the elderly, people with diabetes, respiratory problems, and people taking heart medications need to take extra precautions in this weather.

These five instructions have also been given in another notification signed by General Manager of Bangladesh Railways Western Region Asim Kumar Talukder. However, it is recommended to use sunglasses to protect the eyes from sunlight.

Bangladesh Time: 1619 hours, April 26, 2024
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