The heat is on in the desert, and outdoor workers are still getting the job done

Outdoor workers say that these hot summers are challenging, but they are prepared to get the job done.

They make accommodations like having extra water to hydrate, finding shady areas to take breaks, and even bringing out canopies.

"The heat does not stop him from washing/detailing cars and getting new clients even in the summer months," says Rico's Westcoast Wash owner. As long as you're working, you're exposed to the sun," says landscaper Alejandro Diaz from Golden Landscape. "When you're in this type of job, It's impossible. You're in the sun all day."

CDC tips on Hydrating for Hot days and working outdoors:

Hydrate Before Work
• Being hydrated when you start work makes it easier to stay hydrated through
the day.
• If you are dehydrated when you start work, you may not be able to drink
enough to catch up with your body's need for water.
Hydrate During Work
• Drink before feeling thirsty. When you feel thirsty, you are already
behind in fluid replacement. Dehydration is a primary contributor to
heat exhaustion.
• Your work performance may suffer when dehydrated, even if you don't notice.
• When working in the heat, drink 1 cup
(8 ounces) of water every 15–20 minutes.
• This translates to ¾–1 quart (24–32 ounces)
per hour.
• Drinking at shorter intervals is more effective
than drinking large amounts infrequently.
• Do not drink more than 48 oz (1½ quarts) per hour! Drinking too much
water or other fluids (sports drinks, energy drinks, etc.) can cause a medical
emergency because the salt concentration in the blood becomes too low.