Heat Adds Up
Environmental heat, physical workload and some forms of protective equipment can increase heat stress on workers.
Mission: First Responder
READY WHEN
IT MATTERS.
Long shifts. Heavy gear. Heat. Unpredictable calls.
Hydration is one part of staying prepared for demanding work.
Hydration Focused
Electrolytes Included
Purposeful Formula
Built For Routine
Demanding Environments
THE JOB
DOESN'T WAIT.
Physically demanding work, protective equipment and hot
environments can increase heat strain and sweating.
OSHA recommends ready access to fluids for workers in heat
and notes that electrolyte-containing beverages can be
appropriate during longer periods of work.
Sweat Means Fluid Loss
Sweating helps the body cool itself, but it also results in the loss of water and electrolytes.
Hydration Is A Routine
OSHA encourages workers in hot environments to drink fluids regularly rather than waiting until they feel thirsty.
Part Of The Routine
PREPARE FOR
THE SHIFT.
Hydration is only one part of workplace readiness.
Rest, cooling, appropriate work practices and awareness of
heat-related symptoms all matter too.
01
Start Prepared
Make access to fluids part of the plan before physically
demanding work begins.
02
Drink Regularly
In hot environments, OSHA recommends drinking fluids
frequently rather than relying only on thirst.
03
Respect The Environment
Heat, workload, shift length and protective equipment can
all influence hydration needs.
04
Know The Signs
Heat-related illness can become serious. Workplace heat
safety procedures and medical guidance should always take priority.
Built Around The Shift
BEFORE.
DURING.
AFTER.
Every shift is different. Hydration needs can change with
temperature, workload, protective equipment, duration and the individual.
Before Shift
Begin the day with hydration already part of your routine.
During Duty
Fluid needs vary with the environment, workload and duration.
After The Call
Continue normal fluid intake after physically demanding work.
Everyday
Hydration habits matter beyond the most demanding calls.
The Salty Platoon Formula
PURPOSEFUL.
STRAIGHTFORWARD.
Salty Platoon combines electrolytes, Baja Gold® Sea Salt,
L-Theanine, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 in a focused beverage formula.
Electrolytes
Minerals involved in normal fluid balance and other physiological processes.
Baja Gold® Sea Salt
A sea-salt component of the Salty Platoon formula.
L-Theanine
An amino acid included as one deliberate component of the formula.
Vitamins B6 + B12
Essential vitamins included in the Salty Platoon nutritional profile.
Mission: First Responder
WHEN THE CALL COMES,
BE READY.
Preparation is built from small routines.
Hydration is one of them.
Educational Sources
General workplace hydration and heat information on this page
is educational and is not a promise of occupational or physical performance.
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration — Water. Rest. Shade.
OSHA — Heat: Water, Rest, Shade
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration — Keeping Workers Well-Hydrated.
OSHA — Keeping Workers Well-Hydrated
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration — Heat Exposure.
OSHA — Heat Exposure
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration — Water. Rest. Shade.
OSHA — Heat: Water, Rest, Shade
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration — Keeping Workers Well-Hydrated.
OSHA — Keeping Workers Well-Hydrated
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration — Heat Exposure.
OSHA — Heat Exposure