When activity levels increase or people are exposed to extreme environments, water is lost more rapidly and needs to be replaced more frequently. Maintaining adequate hydration levels in the body can help avoid both acute and chronic health problems ranging from minor headaches to death.
OSHA recently asked employers and safety professionals to share their techniques for keeping workers safe from extreme heat. The agency said it received many responses and was impressed with the innovative efforts to keep workers safe during extreme heat conditions. Here are a few examples:
Excessive heat warnings have been issued for portions of 21 states, with temperatures expected to reach 115 degrees in some places. Thermometers in Pierre, South Dakota registered 105 degrees on Wednesday afternoon.
Summer is in full swing – that means high temperatures that not only encourage people to head outdoors for barbeques and getting active, but that heat can also be harmful to your heart health. This summer, the American Heart Association (AHA) wants to encourage you to protect your heart by following these simple steps:
Recently, Haws, a global emergency and hydration equipment manufacturer, announced that Zevado, an independent services provider, was selected as the principal source for nation-wide onsite facility support for their emergency shower and eyewash equipment.
Hydralert is the world’s first highly engaging, real time, non-invasive hydration testing and warning device for individuals. Hydralert automates traditional manual hydration testing, assists in evaluating a groups’ risk of heat related illness and actively engages individuals in proper hydration habits via self-testing.
Receive a free freezer when you order Sqwincher Squeeze Pops in bulk
March 19, 2013
With warmer weather just around the corner, Hydration Depot – the largest exclusive online distributor of hydration products – has announced a cool deal on a hot item, Sqwincher Squeeze Pops.
True North Gear®, the makers of quality bags, backpacks and fire resistant clothing, is introducing the new Hydro-Speed Reservoirfor all their hydration compatible packs.
