With summer comes high temperatures, which can be a risk to those working in the heat everyday. It is crucial to stay hydrated throughout the extremely hot summers in order to protect yourself from heat related illnesses. In honor of National Safety Month, we want to give you some tips and tricks to stay healthy and hydrated this summer.
Signs of Heat Stroke
The summer heat is something to take seriously, it can cause several heat related injuries and illnesses such as: Dehydration, Heat Rash, Sunburn, Heat Cramps, Fainting, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke. It is important to be aware of the signs of heat related illnesses to keep yourself and coworkers safe. Symptoms include:
Headache or nausea
Weakness or dizziness
Heavy sweating or hot, dry skin
Elevated body temperature
Thirst
Decreased Urine output
It is vital to stay hydrated in order to stay healthy and able to work. Some tips for staying hydrated are:
Drink water BEFORE work.
Start your hydration early so that you don’t fall behind, it is easier to stay hydrated if you are already hydrated.
Drink water DURING work.
OSHA recommends drinking water before you are thirsty. If you are feeling thirsty, you’re already behind. Drink 1 cup or 8 ounces every 15-20 minutes and roughly 24-32 ounces each hour.
Drink water AFTER work.
If you are out in the heat all day, you are losing a lot of fluids through sweat. Drinking water after work allows your body to replace what was lost through sweating. The quicker you hydrate the less strain you place on your body from dehydration.
Avoid drinks with too much sugar and caffeine such as energy drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Drinking alcohol within 24 hours of working in the heat can increase the risk of heat illness.
Other ways of staying safe and healthy this summer include; wearing light colored and loose fitting clothing, knowing the signs and symptoms of heat illnesses and injuries, and taking breaks in the AC or out of the sun. For more information and tips on preventing heat illnesses, check out OSHA’s guidelines on heat-related illnesses!
For More Information on Heat Stroke, Check Out Our Heat Stroke Awareness PSA!
Privacy Policy
CRH recognizes the importance of protecting the personal privacy of its website visitors. The following Privacy Policy describes the types of information CRH may collect and permissible use of that information.
With over 1,700 locations throughout North and South America and 50,000+ employees, CRH is among the leading building and construction products companies in the world. CRH delivers outstanding performance and growth by acquiring, partnering and investing in companies with strong management teams that demonstrate consistent profitability and exceptional customer service. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information in the manner described below.
Collection and Use of Personal Information
CRH does not collect personal information (name, address, Email address, telephone number, etc) through its website unless you provide it to us voluntarily. CRH may ask you for personal information to respond to your questions; to process or fulfill your order, request or employment inquiry; or to register you in contests and sweepstakes. In some instances, CRH may need additional personal information in order to process or fulfill your order, request or employment inquiry. The decision to provide the additional information rests with you; however, if you do not provide some information, you may not be able to take advantage of all of our services or special offers.
CRH will not share your personal information with third parties without your permission, except as otherwise necessary (i) to process or fulfill your order; (ii) to respond to your request or answer your inquiries, including employment inquiries, (iii) to enter you in contests, sweepstakes or other promotional activities that you voluntarily participate in, or (iv) to comply with any applicable law, court order or other judicial process. CRH may occasionally hire other companies to provide certain services on its behalf, including management of contests, sweepstakes and surveys. CRH may provide such companies with the minimum amount of personal information necessary to deliver the service. CRH will take reasonable steps to ensure that any personal information shared under these circumstances will not be used for any other purposes.
CRH does not sell or provide personal information data to non-affiliate third parties for promotional purposes, and you will not receive Emails or mailings concerning CRH or its products, services or promotions unless you specifically elect to receive such information.
Collection and Use of Statistical Information
When you connect to our website, CRH may automatically collect technical, non-personal information. Examples include the type of Internet browser used, your computer operating system and the IP address of the website from which you linked to our website. CRH may share aggregate website statistical information (such as sales, traffic patterns or related information) with third parties to develop ideas for improving its website and the services offered through the site. No such shared statistics will contain any personal information.
Cookies
When viewing our website, information in the form of a cookie or similar file may also be stored on your computer. This information helps CRH tailor its website in a manner to better match your interests and preferences. If you do not wish to receive cookies or want to be notified when they are placed on your computer, many Internet browsers allow you to erase existing cookies, block cookies or warn you before a cookie is stored on your computer. Consult your specific browser’s instructions to learn more about these features.
Access by Children
CRH has no way of distinguishing the age of individuals who access our website. If a child has provided us with personally-identifying information without consent from a parent or guardian, the child’s parent or guardian should contact us, and we will take reasonable steps to remove the information from our files.
Modification or Deletion of Personal Information
If you need to change or correct any personal information provided to us, or wish to have all personal information we have collected removed from our files, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to comply with your request.
Security
Although no system is currently 100% immune from external attack, CRH has taken commercially reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access to and improper use of your personal information.
Scope of Policy and Third Party Sites
This Policy applies only to this website. The privacy policy of other websites, including those accessible by links from this site, may differ from ours. We encourage you to read the privacy policy for each website you visit, to ensure you understand and agree with the applicable policy.
Changes to Policy
CRH reserves the right to change the Policy at any time without notice. Policy revisions are effective upon posting and apply only to data collected thereafter. You should periodically visit this CRH website to review the current terms.