Bubba Wolford received his MS in Exercise Physiology from Mississippi State University 1991. He joined Sqwincher in 2009, serving now as Director of Corporate Development and Training, where he spearheads promoting the importance of proper hydration within the Industrial Workplace to key corporate accounts.
Electrolytes need to be replenished throughout the work day. Find out what they do for your body and how to keep your electrolyte levels up.
Most people don't realize that working in cold weather conditions can cause dehydration. Find out why and what you can do about it.
Staying hydrated in the dead of winter can be a challenge. Find out why and how to avoid winter dehydration.
Hydration is important all year round, but even more for these workplaces and workers. Find out who is at higher risk of dehydration regardless of the time of year.
Hot summer days aren't the only contributors to heat stress. Find out which other factors you need to watch out for.
Preventing heat stress involves more than just drinking water. Check out these surprising things you can do to stay safe while working in the heat.
Heat itself is a hazard, but it also contributes to other incidents. Find out how and what you can do about it.
Heavy PPE isn't always optional and neither is hydration. Find out how to avoid dehydration while sweating it out in heavy gear.
Work being carried out in confined spaces, manufacturing facilities, or outdoors? That can increase the risk of dehydration. Find out what to do about it.
Fluid intake is only one factor in preventing dehydration. Find out what other factors play an important role.
Dehydration is a health and safety issue. Find out what you need to know about keeping workers hydrated.
Feeling thirsty isn't the only sign of dehydration. Learn what to watch for and when to take action.
We can learn a lot about hydration by studying the people who push their bodies to the limit. Find out what research on athletic performance can teach us about...
Everyone knows it's important to avoid dehydration, but not everyone knows why. Learn about the (often scary) outcomes of excess fluid loss.
Staying hydrated isn't just good for your body. It's good for your brain, too. Find out what happens to your cognition and mood when you start getting dehydrated.
Preventing dehydration at work starts with understanding how hydration works. Here is a breakdown of what you need to know.
It's not just the heat. Here are some conditions that could put workers at higher risk of dehydration - without them even realizing it.
In the conversation about hydration, the term "electrolyte" comes up often. It’s common knowledge that water is the key to...
Working in confined spaces can present many hazards and challenges. One of the most overlooked hazards can be dehydration and protecting...
I believe in keeping my workforce hydrated. How do I get started? What are the steps I need to take to make sure everyone in my facility is...
We commonly hear about heat stress, but what about cold stress? Hear Bubba Wolford explain what both are and how the affect your hydration...
We all know by now that a good risk assessment should surface the PPE we should be wearing. But what about hydration? Should hydration be...
In the United States, OSHA is the governing body for all things safety. But are there any regulations when it comes to hydration? Listen to...
Hydration and electrolyte beverages are prevalent and basically "no-brainers" within the sporting world. They are just as...
When most people think about dehydration, they think hot sunny days and and running around. Well, what about those men and women that work...
It all comes down to what's in them. Highly caffeinated and high sugar energy drinks contribute to dehydration... causing low energy......
The average industrial worker is 40 years old. Statistics from the American Diabetes Association say that over 10% of that US workforce...
From an organizational standpoint, what do we need to do in order to begin ensuring we've got a proper hydration solution for OUR...
The average age of the industrial worker is 40 years old. Caffeine, alcohol, and energy drinks are common in the industry. How do these...
We hear a lot about hydration but how can I actually tell? The easiest way is by the color of your urine.Check out Bubba giving us guidance...
Hydration for the industrial work force. Are you hydrated? Are you sure? Hear what hydration expert, Bubba Wolford has to say about the...
Up to 60% of the adult human body is water. Water plays a role in most bodily functions including lubricating your eyes and joints, keeping...
Electrolyte drinks are those that contain electrolytes – salts like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and regular old table salt –...
There are a handful of key factors that can contribute to dehydration, including environmental conditions (heat and humidity), physical...
Electrolytes are a combination of water and essential minerals such as potassium, magnesium, sodium, and calcium. Your body needs them to...
Hydration at the workplace is an important issue – there’s no question about that. But when your employees resist taking...
It has a fancy-sounding scientific name, but hyponatremia is means something really simple: low levels of sodium in the blood.According to...
Electrolytes are crucial for basic bodily functions. They interact with the body's cells to support the natural electrical impulses...
Dehydration takes place when the body uses or loses more fluid than it takes in, and it can have a devastating impact on an employee's...
Hydration is about more than drinking fluids. Individual differences in lifestyle can increase or decrease the likelihood of dehydration....
Heat stress occurs when the core temperature increases so significantly that the body is unable to cool itself by sweating. Tolerance to...