
ALT Hydrate for Your Safety. Drinking enough fluids is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heat illness. Hydrate before, during, and after work. Drink 1 cup of cool water every 20 minutes - even if you aren't thirsty! Water is generally sufficient for short jobs. For longer jobs, drink an electrolyte-containing beverage. Avoid energy drinks and alcohol. Your work performance may suffer when you are dehydrated, even if you don't notice. osha.gov/heat

ALT Consejos para Prevenir las Enfermedades Relacionadas con el Calor en el Trabajo. Modere su actividad. Casi 3 de cada 4 muertes por el calor ocurren durante la primera semana de trabajo. Desarrolle una tolerancia al calor aumentando la intensidad en un 20% cada día. Beba agua fría aun si no tiene sed. Descanse lo suficiente para recuperarse del calor. Tome descansos bajo la sombra o en un lugar fresco. Use sombrero y ropa adecuada para el calor. Esté pendiente a sus compañeros. Chequee verbalmente a los trabajadores usando mascarilla

ALT Prevent Heat Illness at Work. Ease into Work. Nearly 3 out of 4 fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work. Build a tolerance to heat by increasing intensity by 20% each day. Drink cool water even if you are not thirsty. Rest for long enough to recover from the heat. Take breaks in a shady or cool area. Wear a hat and dress for the heat. Watch out for each other. Verbally check on workers wearing face coverings.

















