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Staying hydrated helps maintain focus and aids with cognitive function. Proper hydration is key to staying in tip-top cognitive shape. In fact, a study on cognitive performance and dehydration* showed that not drinking enough water can negatively impact your focus,

alertness, and short-term memory.


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Ready/Go® sticks not only provides clean healthy hydration, it enhances the taste of water so you drink more water!


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Facts About Hydration in the Workplace

“Being dehydrated by just 2% impairs performance in tasks that require attention, psychomotor, and immediate memory skills,

as well as assessment of the subjective state”.

 

Obtain the full report on the National Library of Medicine website:

*Report on Cognitive Performance and Dehydration

What does OSHA, NIOSH and CDC say about healthy hydration?

OSHA is launching a targeted program to protect workers across the nation from the increasing threat of heat-related illness.


What is the National Emphasis Program (NEP) on heat?


Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA helps ensure these conditions by setting standards, and providing training, education and assistance.


OSHA’s message is simple: Water. Rest. Shade.


On hot days, the agency recommends frequent breaks in a cool or shady environment, and drinking 8oz of water every 15 minutes. OSHA also urges employers to allow new workers to acclimate and build up resistance to the increased temperatures. A recent study of heat-related workplace fatalities found that most occurred during the worker’s first week on the job.


“Remind workers to frequently drink small amounts of water before they become thirsty to maintain good hydration.” 


Read the OSHA NIOSH INFOSHEET.



“Drinking enough fluids is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heat illness. Water is generally sufficient for hydration.”

 

Read the NIOSH publication on Heat Stress - Hydration

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2017-126 Heat Stress Hydration


  • Why is water essential?

    Water is indeed essential for all life on, in, and above the Earth. This is important to you because you are made up mostly of water. Each day humans must consume a certain amount of water to survive. Water serves a number of essential functions to keep us all going:


    • A vital nutrient to the life of every cell, acts first as a building material.
    • It regulates our internal body temperature by sweating and respiration.
    • The carbohydrates and proteins that our bodies use as food are metabolized and transported by water in the bloodstream.
    • It assists in flushing waste mainly through urination. 
    • Water acts as a shock absorber for brain, spinal cord, and fetus. 
    • It forms saliva and lubricates joints.

     


    This information was obtained from USGS, the sole science agency for the Department of the Interior:


    https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/water-science-school/science/water-you-water-and-human-body


     

  • What are the health benefits of water?

    Water is your body's principal chemical component and makes up about 50% to 70% of your body weight. Your body depends on water to survive.


    Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to work properly. For example, water:

    • Gets rid of wastes through urination, perspiration and bowel movements
    • Keeps your temperature normal
    • Lubricates and cushions joints
    • Protects sensitive tissues

    Lack of water can lead to dehydration — a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.

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  • How to protect yourself from Heat Stress?

    Heat stress, from exertion or hot environments, places workers at risk for illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, or heat cramps.


    Protect Yourself  - Avoid heavy exertion, extreme heat, sun exposure, and high humidity when possible. When these cannot be avoided, take the following preventative steps:


    • Monitor your physical condition and that of your coworkers for signs or symptoms of heat illnesses.
    • Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable clothing such as cotton
    • Gradually build up to heavy work.
    • Schedule heavy work during the coolest parts of day.
    • Take more breaks when doing heavier work, and in high heat and humidity.           
    • Take breaks in the shade or a cool area.
    • Drink water frequently. Drink enough water that you never become thirsty. Ready/Go® Hydration products not only provide clean healthy hydration, they enhance the taste of water so you drink more often!
    • Be aware that protective clothing or personal protective equipment may increase the risk of heat-related illnesses.


    Additional sources:


    https://www.osha.gov/heat


    https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/index.html


    https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/heatstress/default.html


    https://www.osha.gov/heat/video-graphics


    https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2016-151/default.html

  • What you can do to encourage hydration in your workplace?

    1. Make sure that water is easily accessible. Employees should have easy access to a water cooler or a hydration station.


    2. Offer interesting drinking containers. Give each employee a free water bottle with your company logo. ...


    3. Offer Ready/Go® Hydration sticks to Employees. Ready/Go® sticks not only provides clean healthy hydration, it enhances the taste of water so you drink more water!


    4. Eat real fruit. Most often you can’t have access to fresh fruit on the job. The process patents used to makes Ready/Go® hydration sticks as close to real fruit as you can get. Check out the list of ingredients in all our Hydration