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Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Bulletin No 627

05 July 2018

Dehydration

Please see enclosed a safety alert regarding dehydration that was shared with us by Artelia.

At the time of writing there is a heatwave across the country with temperatures at 42-year highs in
places, hosepipe bans, and reports of rail tracks buckling.

In these temperatures the risk of dehydration is very real, especially when working outside in direct sun.
This can be even worse when working on canopy top sheets where the sun reflects off the sheeting and
there is no shade.

Take regular breaks and keep drinking water. Consider also eating food that has high hydration levels,
such as soups, fruit, vegetables, yogurt or ice cream. Try to avoid drinks that contain too much caffeine
which can act as a diuretic.

Stop and seek shade if you feel dizzy or lightheaded. Seek medical attention if symptoms don’t
improve after resting and drinking liquids.

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