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Heat Stress
Indoor heat can be just as dangerous as outdoor heat, especially in workplaces with poor ventilation.
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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.
We can learn a lot about hydration by studying people who work their bodies hard. Find out what research on athletes can teach us about hydration.
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 get dehydrated.