This week Sacramento will experience the hottest temperatures of the year. This sweltering heat will affect people working outdoors. For people working in outdoor industries such as agriculture, construction, and landscaping, Cal-OSHA’s heat stroke standards require employers to provide: Food truck operators and other street vendors do not fall into these categories, but are prepared for extreme heat. Christina Byzan, cashier at Tacos El Aguacatero on Northgate Boulevard in Sacramento, said owners check the weather in advance and employees decide next steps together. Decided not to and basically let us choose whether to come to work or not. “It gives us the flexibility to stay at home or do something else instead of being in the heat. The same goes for the Frutas Primavera food truck just down the street, which is owned and operated by Fernando Daza’s family. , he said, extreme temperatures can take their toll.” Outdoor vendors during extreme heat should either set up shop in shaded areas or open late in the cooler evenings.
This week will be the hottest of the year in Sacramento, and the sweltering heat will affect those working outdoors.
For people working in outdoor industries such as agriculture, construction, and landscaping, Cal-OSHA’s heat stroke standards require employers to provide workers with adequate shade, water, and rest.
Food truck operators and other street vendors don’t fall into these categories, but are still gearing up for extreme heat. Christina Byzan, the cashier at Tacos El Aguacatero on Northgate Boulevard in Sacramento, said owners check the weather in advance and workers decide next steps together.
“If the temperature is over 100 degrees and it’s really hot, if they decide not to work, they basically let us choose whether or not to come to work. And if they post or not Regardless, they’re out of there,” Byzan said. “It gives us the flexibility to stay home and do other things instead of spending time in the heat.”
Leaving the store open, combined with the sizzling food, can be overwhelming in the heat, Shirayama said. Therefore, extra safety measures have been taken, such as taking more frequent breaks and having extra water bottles.
The same goes for the Frutas Primavera food truck just down the street. Fernando Daza’s family owns and operates a food truck.
“Sometimes the generator overheats and breaks down, so I’m exhausted. So I usually have water in there so I can stay hydrated,” Daza said.
Therefore, more water and additional fans are installed inside the food truck.
“To stay healthy and not get heatstroke or anything like that,” Daza said.
Another tip for food trucks and outdoor vendors during extreme heat is to set up shop in shaded areas or open late at night when it’s cooler.