Outdoor employers try their best to keep employees cool during high heat [Video]

NORFOLK, Va. — Matt Boyce and his lawncare company, Greensward Solutions, work in the 757. The longtime groundkeeper-turned-business owner knows a lot about working in the heat. 

“What I look for is more like a fishing shirt. They keep the guys a little bit cooler. We also provide them with big hats if they want to wear sun hats,” Boyce said.

But staying cool isn’t just for at work. 

Andy Bowden an official with Virginia Beach Emergency Management puts out notifications on places for cooling relief and other safety notifications. He said that starting tasks earlier during high-heat days is safer than later. 

“A lot of people expect the heat to be in the midday like 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00. That’s when people do their yard work and shopping. We’re trying to discourage that. Because a lot of the times the heat, the hottest part of the day will be in the evening time at 4:00 or 5:00,” Bowden said, 

The new Labor Department rule would also …