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Nearly50omg · 10/07/2026 14:23

Don’t ever go on holiday to an actual hot country then!! 😂😂 how do you think people in Australia manage?!! Most of them don’t have air conditioning you realise so summer the bedroom is 50 degrees in an old Queenslander wooden shed that looks cute but is 🥵🥵🥵 all year round

itchyelbowsandswollenankles · 10/07/2026 14:22

Monty36 · 10/07/2026 14:20

I think the general idea is to try not to do so. To take measures that will mean the likelihood reduces. It might be the case that this doesn’t work for whatever reason but you would be very unreasonable if you had made no effort to reduce the chances of it happening. And were perhaps even willing it on.
The ambulance service needs to be used for people who have serious conditions. If that includes you then fine.
If you are not a person with a serious condition then please do all you can to not faint.

I think this is the most bonkers comment I’ve ever seen 😂 the ambulance service is for anyone who is unwell and needs it.

MrsTerryPratchett · 10/07/2026 14:22

WTF on the user name?

randomchap · 10/07/2026 14:21

Did you pass out while writing the op?

Monty36 · 10/07/2026 14:20

I think the general idea is to try not to do so. To take measures that will mean the likelihood reduces. It might be the case that this doesn’t work for whatever reason but you would be very unreasonable if you had made no effort to reduce the chances of it happening. And were perhaps even willing it on.
The ambulance service needs to be used for people who have serious conditions. If that includes you then fine.
If you are not a person with a serious condition then please do all you can to not faint.

Backedoffhackedoff · 10/07/2026 14:18

ImPamDoove · 10/07/2026 14:17

Perhaps the OP hasn’t returned as they’re unconscious.

In the back of a St John ambulance

ImPamDoove · 10/07/2026 14:17

Perhaps the OP hasn’t returned as they’re unconscious.

Waterbaby41 · 10/07/2026 14:15

You win the prize for the daftest post today.

itchyelbowsandswollenankles · 10/07/2026 14:07

80smonster · 10/07/2026 14:03

Doubt anyone in an office would suffer heatstroke? Where is this being typed from? Is OP a lido lifeguard without shade?

We’ve had it this week! It was 33 in the office when I left. It’s been like that since 7am.

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Calliopespa · 10/07/2026 14:06

Are you planning a revenge faint on your employer op?

80smonster · 10/07/2026 14:03

Doubt anyone in an office would suffer heatstroke? Where is this being typed from? Is OP a lido lifeguard without shade?

itchyelbowsandswollenankles · 10/07/2026 14:01

We’ve had people leave sick everyday this week because of the heat. It’s been awful. Thankfully I’ve just left for an appointment but if I had to stay I’d be feeling awful.

AprilMizzel · 10/07/2026 14:01

For who - you or employer?

I have worked in a very small hot office crammed with computers and 4 people and in a heat reatining part of building pre these ridiculous summers - and I think that would be untenable in these recent heat waves. We looked then but there was no max temp but these days I think a risk assesment would find it unreasonable working conditions and move people.

PrettyLittleRose · 10/07/2026 13:59

UKIsNowAfrica · 10/07/2026 13:25

If I pass out from heat at work how bad is it

??? More information needed.

NemoNerd · 10/07/2026 13:58

Depends if youre the one driving the train/bus/plane…

AnNonnyMouse3 · 10/07/2026 13:55

What do you mean by ‘how bad is it?’

from the employers perspective (ie you’re planning on ‘fainting’ at work so you can sue?
from a medical health perspective (no biggie unless you’re experiencing heat stroke)
from a ‘how will fainting impact on my role / delivery? No one can answer this as we’ve no idea if you’re a lorry driver, a teacher or a heart surgeon.

Backedoffhackedoff · 10/07/2026 13:54

CasperGutman · 10/07/2026 13:46

It depends. Have they just "fainted"? The advice if someone is suffering from heatstroke is to obtain emergency medical assistance. Heatstroke Symptoms and First Aid | St John Ambulance

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I always read the St John’s ambulance website in situations such as this.

FeliciaFancybottom · 10/07/2026 13:50

Surely that depends if you went down like a Victorian lady with an attack of the vapours or a sack of spuds being dropped from a great height.
It's not really an answerable question.

CasperGutman · 10/07/2026 13:46

Backedoffhackedoff · 10/07/2026 13:44

Why would you call an ambulance because someone fainted??!

Op it’s not that bad no. Not pleasant. But as above, unless you’re operating machinery at the time you’ll be fine

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It depends. Have they just "fainted"? The advice if someone is suffering from heatstroke is to obtain emergency medical assistance. Heatstroke Symptoms and First Aid | St John Ambulance

Heatstroke Symptoms and First Aid

Find first aid advice about heatstroke, including causes, symptoms and warning signs, as well as how to prevent heatstroke, treatment and medical attention.

https://www.sja.org.uk/first-aid-advice/heatstroke/

Backedoffhackedoff · 10/07/2026 13:44

Interesting username BTW

Backedoffhackedoff · 10/07/2026 13:44

Darragon · 10/07/2026 13:29

Well it’s a right faff for the ambulance service so if you’re with it enough to type this, go get some cold water and maybe fresh air.

Why would you call an ambulance because someone fainted??!

Op it’s not that bad no. Not pleasant. But as above, unless you’re operating machinery at the time you’ll be fine

ZanyPoet · 10/07/2026 13:41

are you pregnant?

Glowingup · 10/07/2026 13:39

Have you passed out or do you just plan to?

Unicornsandprincesses · 10/07/2026 13:38

UKIsNowAfrica · 10/07/2026 13:25

If I pass out from heat at work how bad is it

dunno