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heat stress
prevention
Heat stress is a growing problem in construction and can kill in less than one hour of exposure to extreme heat and humidity.
It affects an estimated 10 million workers in the U.S. each year. Prevention is your best defense against heat-related illness.
Simple changes in fluid intake, shade and certain clothing can keep your workers safe.
Here's what you need to know:
■ Hydration is absolutely crucial. Supply drinking water on the job site. Not only is water one of our most essential
nutrients, it also helps us regulate body temperature. The harder you work, the more liquid you need to be consuming, especially
on hot days. Employers need to offer access to water or beverages such as Sqwincher. It is recommended that employers provide
1 quart per employee per hour for the entire shift, with frequent drinking encouraged. Make sure your employees get their ration; it
could save their lives!
■ Acclimation is the process of an individual adjusting to a gradual change in their environment, such as a change in
temperature or humidity. Working in hot conditions is tough on workers and productivity. The use of evaporative products such as
cooling bandanas, headbands, triangle hats, and hard hat inserts provide the needed cooling through evaporation. These products
also help fight fatigue, and make work more comfortable when the sun is out.
■ Access to shade It is vital that your employees have access to shade at all times. When natural shade isn't available,
the use of temporary canopies serves as a necessary shelter from the blazing heat. Moveable canopies allow for shade even while
the work is in progress. The amount of shade present shall be at least enough to accommodate 25% of the employees on the shift
at any time, so that they can sit in a normal posture, fully shaded without having to be in physical contact with other workers.
■ Air Circulation A well ventilated work environment helps to keep the body from over heating. The use of fans is
strongly encouraged in areas with low air movement. Keeping your crew cool and happy helps get the job done faster and safer.
It's worth the small investment.
■ Breaks When temperatures are high, your body is fighting to keep you cool. Periodic breaks are needed in order to give the
body time to recover from the stress that extreme heat puts on the system. Failure to provide breaks is not only against the law,
but it also puts lives in great danger of heat exhaustion and possible death. Give them a break!
■ Food Believe it or not, food helps provide energy to your body to help fight off heat exhaustion.
Respond to heat illnesses signs without delay!
Provide first aid and emergency services at the first signs and symptoms of heat stress.
24-pk bottled water
Half-liter bottles
(1 pint, .9 fl. oz.)
■■ Enhanced with minerals for taste
INDUSTRIAL WATER COOLERS
Rugged and durable
■ ■ ®
Igloo 400 Industrial Water Coolers keep water cold, clean
and available
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Built for the real world
■■ Takes the abuse of the roughest job site and the most
punishing work crews
Coolers
prod no. description PRICE
104PL10 10 gallon White Cap $73.99
104PL5 5 gallon White Cap $49.99
104PL3 3 gallon White Cap $39.99
104PL2 2 gallon White Cap $30.99
prod no.
104APWATERDP
104PLWATER
description
24PK .5L ALHAMBRA
PURIFIED WATER W/Deposit
24PK 1/2L NESTLE
PURE LIFE WATER
Cup Dispensers, Cooler Racks & Spigots
prod no. description PRICE
1048242
4-4.5 OZ. CUP BLACK PLASTIC
DISPENSER $22.99
1049534 6-8 OZ. CUP DISPENSER BLACK $25.99
1046335 6-15 GAL. COOLER WIRE RACK $60.99
2189551 3-5 GAL. COOLER RACK $76.99
2189552 10 GAL. COOLER RACK $80.99
1042400910 IGLOO PLASTIC SPIGOT $8.29
2189759 2-5 GAL. COOLER WIRE RACK $8.29
Prices subject to change without notice. Subject to availability. White Cap is not responsible for errors or omissions. Pictures may
not represent advertised item. Products not in all stores. White Cap reserves the right of resale and the amount of items sold.
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