Safety
Hydration plan
A worksite arrangement that provides accessible fluids and prompts regular drinking appropriate to heat and exertion.
Hazards
- A worksite arrangement that provides accessible fluids and prompts regular drinking appropriate to heat and exertion.
Controls
- Supply cool potable water near the work, add electrolytes for prolonged sweating where appropriate, plan breaks and sanitation, and never rely on thirst alone.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Supply cool potable water near the work, add electrolytes for prolonged sweating where appropriate, plan breaks and sanitation, and never rely on thirst alone.
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Sources
- Heat Illness Prevention — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Safety Bulletins — Contract Services Administration Trust Fund