State Fund Safety Blog – Quench Your Thirst, Prevent Dehydration in the Workplace
August 11, 2016
Milk may do our bodies good, but we can’t live without water. It is easy to lose fluids in the workplace through heat exposure, sweat, burns, and lack of available drinking water.
Dehydration is one of the most common types of heat illness. If you are thirsty, have dry mouth, or feel dizzy, you could be dehydrated.
Tips for staying hydrated this summer include, drinking water frequently throughout the day and eating high water content foods like celery, tomatoes, and melons.
State Fund provides more tips on water consumption and the requirements for heat illness prevention. Read the complete article on our
Safety Blog.
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