Workers often show up to work already dehydrated and heat symptoms are typically blamed on other health problems such as diabetes or hypertension. This presentation from Magid provides tips to keeping your workers safe, hydrated and their muscles moving when the heat is on.

2. Presented by:
How to Keep Working Muscles
Working ®
when the heat is on.
Jeff Bazal
National Accounts Mgr.

3. Getting a Handle on
Heat Stress

5. Industrial Athletes….

6. • Workers often show up to work Already
DEHYDRATED.
• Alcohol, poor diet and morning coffee
• Aging workforce.
• Other health factors such as diabetes and
hypertension.
• Heat stress symptoms typically blamed
on other factors.
Contributing Circumstances
to the Industrial Athleteto the Industrial Athlete

7. • In our society, heat related injuries are
often ignored, but are considered a
preventable injury.
• Heat injuries many times will get
attributed to other factors.
Example: Worker who passes out & falls down
could end up being reported as a slip-and-fall
injury.
• A heat stress prevention program can
assist in preventing injuries.
“Never Had a Heat Accident”

8. Importance of Electrolytes
• Electrolytes are minerals (magnesium,
potassium, sodium and calcium) that maintain
optimal nerve and muscle function.
• Electrolytes are lost through perspiration and
other types of dehydration.
• Sqwincher is absorbed into the body
significantly faster than water alone, allowing
the body to replenish the electrolytes and
minerals needed for rehydration.

9. • Workers are more apt to drink products that are
palatable. (Don’t believe me? Ask your kids.)
• Allows for the consumption of fluids needed to
maintain proper levels of electrolytes and hydration.
Importance of Electrolytes

10. Know the
Hazard!
Heat Stress

11. Do you and your
employees
conduct
strenuous
activity in
environments of
90° Fahrenheit
or above?

12. Heat Index

13. Apparent Temperature
Dangers Posed by Heat StressDangers Posed by Heat Stress
HEAT INDEX 130° OR
HIGHER:
Heat stroke or sun
stroke imminent.
HEAT INDEX 105° - 129°:
Sun stroke, heat cramps and
heat exhaustion likely. Heat
stroke possible with
prolonged exposure and
physical activity
HEAT INDEX 90° - 100°:
Sun stroke, heat cramps and
heat exhaustion are possible
with prolonged exposure and
physical activity.

14. • Do you and your
employees take
time to allow their
bodies to adjust
to high-heat, high-
humidity
environments
before exertion
begins?

15. • Work Intensity is Low
• Duration is long (8-12 hrs. is typical)
• Workers repeat day-in & day-out for
year after year
• Workers start jobs in various states of
hydration; many times as much as 3%
dehydrated
Hydration in Industrial Settings

16. • Do you or your
employees wear
protective clothing
while working in high
heat environments?

18. • Don’t depend on thirst or sweat as an
indicator of escalating body heat.
Thirst is not always a dependable
gauge and sweat may evaporate
quickly, especially in dry-heat
environments. Instead, be aware of the
temperature and humidity, and drink
fluids with electrolytes at regular
intervals.
Always remember . . .

19. • Do you and your employees know
the symptoms of heat cramps,
heat exhaustion, and heat stroke?

21. APPROPRIATE RESPONSE:
Ointments for mild cases.
DO NOT break blisters. If
they do break, apply dry,
sterile dressing. For
severe cases, consult a
physician.

22. APPROPRIATE RESPONSE:
Apply firm pressure on
cramping muscles, then
gently massage to relieve
muscle spasm. Give sips
of Sqwincher every 15
minutes.

23. APPROPRIATE RESPONSE:
Stop exertion. Move to a
cooler place and drink
plenty of fluids with
electrolytes.

24. APPROPRIATE RESPONSE:
Cese exertion and
promptly cool body
exterior. Initiate
replacement of fluids –
water first, tehn
Sqwincher. If victim
cannot retain fluids,
transport them to a
hospital immediately.

25. APPROPRIATE RESPONSE:
Heat stroke is a severe medical
problem. Move the victim to a cooler
area and reduce body temperature
with a cold bath or sponging. Use
fans and air conditioners. Get victim
to hospital immediately – DELAY CAN
BE FATAL. DO NOT GIVE FLUIDS!

26. • Electrolytes are similar to antifreeze
in an automobile

27. • Without Antifreeze or
the Proper Mix of
Antifreeze, the car
quickly overheats
during intense use.

28. • Without electrolytes, the
body responds similarly. The
harder it is worked, the
quicker it overheats.

30. • SQWINCHER…
• A Healthier Alternative!

31. The Sqwincher Difference
• 50% less sodium, 30% more potassium
A working-man’s electrolyte drink!
• Sqwincher Lite – 0 Sugar, 0 Calories
Take care of all your employees – 10% of every workforce is diabetic!
• Packaging Solutions – help control cost, waste, consumption
depending on your customers needs
Mixing coolers isn’t always the best solution!

32. Liquid and Powder Concentrates
Available in 1 gal, 2.5 gal, 5 gal, and 6 gal yield packages
Available in a wide variety of flavors

33. Sugar Free Options
• Sqwincher Lite –
Available in 2.5 powder mix
64oz Liquid Concentrate
Fast Packs
Qwik Stiks
• Zero Sugar, Zero Calories
• Diabetic, sugar free needs

34. Single Serve Options
• Sqwincher Single Serve Options
• 20oz Qwik Stiks
• Fast Packs
• Sqweeze Pops

35. Thank You
Please contact your Magid Glove Sales Rep
for additional information on Sqwincher.