Heat Related Illness, Ideal Water Temperature
Safety Meeting 05202024
Agenda: Preventing Heat Related Illnesses; Ideal Water Temperature When Working in Heat
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Studies show that the ideal temperature for water when working in hot/humid conditions is about 50-60˚ Fahrenheit. While it is important to stay hydrated, drinking ice-water may do more harm than good.
I know from experience that gulping ice-water when you are beginning to experience HRI can make you throw-up almost instantly, which further accelerates electrolyte imbalance. If you feel you must have ice-cold water, maybe take some ginger candy before drinking the water to help with digestion, and drink slowly, don't gulp. I say candy because often the sugar is helpful in preventing nausea too. It is best to keep a personal thermos type bottle of 50-60˚F water near you and make sure you are consuming about 1 cup of water every 15 minutes. Take rest/snack electrolyte replenishing breaks as needed.
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Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes. See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302 --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.
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Next meeting: 05272024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.
Worksite locations: Variable/multiple
Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz
Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz
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