ICON Safety Co., Inc.
CAMELBAK HYDRATION SYSTEMS
You
may know CamelBak as the hydration leader in the world of cyclists and outdoor
adventurers. Or you may be aware that our products are used extensively
throughout all branches of the military and law enforcement. Now CamelBak is
proud to introduce the industry standard in hydration systems, specifically
designed for tough, daily use in a variety of commercial settings.
OSHA and the EPA clearly identify dehydration as the primary cause of heat illness. Replacing body fluid lost in sweating is the single most important way to control heat stress and keep workers comfortable, productive, alert and safe. After just 2 hours of moderate work, workers may already be feeling the initial stages of heat stress - they've lost 1.5 liters of fluid and may be lagging and feeling uncomfortable. After another hour, they start to lose strength, energy and focus. Add heat, humidity, work intensity or protective clothing into the picture, and the danger to a worker is magnified.
Hydration experts emphasize the need to drink every 15 to 20 minutes - not just during rest breaks. Yet that's tough to do when employees are working hard and mobile, away from ready sources of water. That's where CamelBak is the perfect solution and a natural addition to your Heat Stress Prevention Program. Convenient CamelBak Hydration Systems allow workers to easily access clean, cool water at all times, encouraging them to drink more water, more often.
How Dehydration Affects Your Productivity
After just three hours on the jobsite, performance can be drastically affected by the symptoms of heat stress, OSHA and the EPA recommend that replacing fluids lost from sweating is the single most important way to control heat stress, keeping workers productive, safe and alert.
|
Dehydration Levels |
% of Body Weight Lost |
Fluid Loss in Lbs & Liters |
How Soon Can This Happen |
Effects & Symptoms |
|
Minor |
1% |
1.5 lbs .75 liters |
1 hour | Unnoticed |
| Initial Stage | 2% | 3.0 lbs 1.5 liters | 2 - 3 hours | Loss of endurance, Thirsty, Feel hot, Less comfortable |
|
Performance Loss |
3% | 4.5 lbs 2.25 liters | 3 - 4 hours | Loss of Strength, Energy, Moderate discomfort |
|
Heat Cramps |
4% | 6.0 lbs 3.0 liters | 4 - 5 hours | Cramps, Headaches, Extreme discomfort |
|
Heat Exhaustion |
5% - 6% | 7.5 - 9 lbs 3.5 - 4 liters | 5 - 6 hours | Heat exhaustion, Nausea, Faint |
| Heat Stroke | 7%+ | 11+ lbs 5+ liters | 7+ hours | Heat stroke, Collapse, Unconsciousness |
Hydration Safety Tips
Drink before, during and after physical labor to replace body fluid lost in sweating.
Anticipate conditions that will increase the need for water, including high temperature, humidity, protective clothing and difficulty of work.
Drink every 15 to 20 minutes to ensure proper hydration - by the time your're thirsty, you're already dehydrated.
Keep water within easy reach.
Drink cool water - it is absorbed more quickly by your body.
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