TThheeHHeaetaist Oisn:OKnn:owKnthoewDathngeerDsaanndgehrosw atonPdroHteocwt YotoursPerlfotect Yourself Every year dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in extreme heat or humid Ecvoenrydiyteioanrsd.ozTehnesroefawreorakerrasndgiee oanf dhethaotuilslnanedsssemsoarnedbethceoymceainll wafhfielectwaonrkyionngei,nreexgtarermdleeshseaotf oargheuomridphcyosnidciatilons. There acroenadritainogne. of heat illnesses that can impact anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. HHyyddrraatete, ,HHydyrdartaet&e,H&ydHraytderate DOrnienkoifntgheenmoousgt himflpuoirdtasnitsthoinngesoyfotuhecamn odsottiomppreovretannt thethaitnigllnseysosuisctaonhyddoratotepprreovpeenrlty.hIte’satimillpnoerstasn,tatnodchwoaotseer filsuigdseneraclalyretfhulelybaessstowmaeyctaonsatacytuhalylydrinactereda.sIet'ysoaulrsroisikmopfoarhtaenatt-troelcahteodoisllneeflsus.idCsoncsauremfuinlglyaalcsoshoolmweithciann2a4chtuoaulrlsy oinf cwroeraksinegywouillr rinisckreoafsea yhoeuart-rrisekl.ated illness. Drinks containing caffeine promote dehydration, and sugar is a diuretic which causes tBheebfoodyrteo,loDseuwratienr. gCo&nsuAmfintgearlcohol within 24 hours of working will also increase your risk. Before, During & After Hydrate before work: Drink before feeling thirsty. If you are dehydrated when you start work, you may not be able to drink HenyodurgahtetoBceafotcrheuWp.ork: Drink before feeling thirsty. If you are dehydrated when you start work, you may not be aHbyldertaotedrdinukrinegnowuogrhkt:oWchaetnchwourpking in the heat, the CDC recommends 1 cup (8 ounces) of water every 15-20 minutes, or H24y-d3r2atoez.DpuerrinhgouWr. oThrke:CWDhCewnawrnosrkthinatgeixncetheedinhgea4t8, tohze. oCfDwCatreercoormomthernfdlusid1sccuapn (p8utoyuonucaetsr)isokfowf atemreedvicearlye1m5e–r2ge0ncy mif tihneutceosn,coernt2ra4t-i3on2 oofzs.aplteirnhtoheurb. loTohdebCecDoCmwesartonos ltohwa.t exceeding 48 oz. of water or other fluids can put you at risk oHfyadrmateedaicfatel remweorrgke:nHcyydriafttinhge acfotenrcwenotrrkaitsioenquoafllsyailmt pinortthaentbifloyoodu bweocrkominehsottocoonldoiwtio.ns. Chronic dehydration increases HthyedrriasktefoArfatenruWmoberkr:oHf myderdaictianlgcoanftdeirtiownos,rksuischeavsenkimdnoeryesitmonpeosr.tManotstifpyeoouplewnoerekdinsetvheerahlehaotuorsntao rderginuklaernobuagshisf.luids to Crehprloacneicwdheahtythderaythioanveinlocsrtetahsreosugthheswriesakt.for a number of medical conditions, such as kidney stones. Most people need several hours to drink enough fluids to replace what they have lost through sweat. HYDRATION LEVEL How Hydrated are You? Target Hydration Level Properly Hydrated if urine matches or resembles these colors Dehydrated If urine resembles or matches these colors- more fluids should be consumed. Severely Dehydrated If urine matches these colors- SERIOUS DEHYDRATION has occurred. It is suggested that a physician be contacted to determine the severity of dehydration SAFETY
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